Registered Nursing at Pacific Lutheran University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Pacific Lutheran University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pacific Lutheran University sits in Tacoma, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 132 registered nursing degrees were granted at Pacific Lutheran University.
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Studying Online at Pacific Lutheran University
Many students take online classes at Pacific Lutheran University. Of 2,797 students, 11 (0%) studied exclusively online and 254 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Pacific Lutheran University
These rankings give you a sense of how Pacific Lutheran University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #20 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #31 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #102 of 218 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #157 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #345 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1324 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Pacific Lutheran University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Pacific Lutheran University are 84% women (111) and 16% men (21).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Pacific Lutheran University
Among the 132 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Pacific Lutheran University, 84% were women (111) and 16% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific Lutheran University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 36 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 63% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific Lutheran University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Pacific Lutheran University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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