Registered Nursing at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is located in Ponce, PR.
During the most recent reporting year, 75 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Online coursework is an option at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. Among 5,568 students, 150 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,848 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Rankings can help you compare Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #5 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #5 of 28 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #12 of 13 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #21 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #839 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1616 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are 73% women (55) and 27% men (20).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Of the 75 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, 73% were women (55) and 27% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 73 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 97% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.