Registered Nursing at Radford University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Radford University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Radford University sits in Radford, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 259 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Radford University.
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Online Class Availability at Radford University
Online coursework is an option at Radford University. Among 7,812 students, 1,759 (23%) studied exclusively online and 3,307 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Radford University
Use these rankings to compare Radford University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #13 of 50 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #28 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #105 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #331 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #619 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1104 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Radford University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Radford University are 91% women (236) and 9% men (23).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Radford University
Among the 259 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Radford University, 91% were women (236) and 9% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Radford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 186 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 24% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Radford University, lower 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Radford University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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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