Registered Nursing at Piedmont University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Piedmont University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Piedmont University is located in Demorest, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 65 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Piedmont University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Piedmont University
Many students take online classes at Piedmont University. Of 1,857 students, 617 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 411 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Piedmont University
Rankings can help you compare Piedmont University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #39 of 48 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #44 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #356 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #400 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1374 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1398 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Piedmont University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Piedmont University are 86% women (56) and 14% men (9).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Piedmont University
Of the 65 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Piedmont University, 86% were women (56) and 14% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Piedmont University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 29% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Piedmont University, below 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 Piedmont University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.