Nursing at Palm Beach Atlantic University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Palm Beach Atlantic University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is in West Palm Beach, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 90 nursing graduations were recorded at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
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Online Class Availability at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Many students take online classes at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Among 4,147 students, 304 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,589 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Rankings can help you compare Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #49 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #72 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #247 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #504 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1128 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1772 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #49 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #72 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #247 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #504 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1128 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1772 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #49 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #72 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #247 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #504 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1128 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1772 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University
Graduates of Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,359 |
| 2 years | $54,996 |
| 3 years | $55,997 |
| 4 years | $61,117 |
| 5 years | $71,540 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University report median earnings of $61,117, compared with $58,799 for all Palm Beach Atlantic University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic University is $25,348.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Palm Beach Atlantic University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Palm Beach Atlantic University are 86% women (77) and 14% men (13).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Of the 70 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Palm Beach Atlantic University, 87% were women (61) and 13% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 51% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Palm Beach Atlantic University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Among the 10 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Palm Beach Atlantic University, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Palm Beach Atlantic University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Palm Beach Atlantic University
The Nursing program at Palm Beach Atlantic University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 70 |
| Nursing Practice | 20 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Palm Beach Atlantic University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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