Nursing at Rivier University
Rivier is located in Nashua, New Hampshire and has a total student population of 2,178. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 160 students received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Rivier.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Nursing section at the bottom of this page.
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Rivier Nursing Degrees Available
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
Online Classes Are Available at Rivier
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
For those who are interested in distance learning, Rivier does offer online courses in nursing for the following degree levels:
Rivier Nursing Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks nursing programs across the country. The following shows how Rivier performed in these rankings.
Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The nursing major at Rivier is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Nursing. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools | 14 |
| Best Value Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools | 26 |
| Most Focused Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 36 |
| Most Popular Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools | 52 |
| Most Popular Online Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools | 68 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools | 78 |
| 84 | |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 90 |
| Most Focused Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
| Most Popular Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 121 |
| Most Focused Nursing Schools | 169 |
| 191 | |
| Most Popular Nursing Schools | 200 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 229 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 239 |
| Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 284 |
| 291 | |
| Most Popular Online Nursing Schools | 321 |
| 324 | |
| Most Focused Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 356 |
| Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 512 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 522 |
| 654 | |
| Best Nursing Schools | 659 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 803 |
| Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 900 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools | 1,170 |
In 2021, 82 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Rivier. This makes it the #121 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Earnings of Rivier Nursing Graduates
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rivier is $66,515. This is 6% higher than $62,880, which is the national average for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Nursing Student Demographics at Rivier
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Rivier University.
Rivier Nursing Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in nursing at Rivier are white. Around 52% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree. Rivier does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in nursing graduates 9% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Rivier University with a associate's in nursing.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Rivier Nursing Bachelor’s Program
About 86% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in nursing at Rivier are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Rivier University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 137 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Rivier Nursing Master’s Program
Of the students who received a nursing master's degree from Rivier, 76% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Rivier University with a master's in nursing.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 62 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Rivier also has a doctoral program available in nursing. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Nursing
Nursing majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Rivier University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 242 |
| Registered Nursing | 58 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 16 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 3 |
Related Majors
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Public Health
Careers That Nursing Grads May Go Into
A degree in nursing can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NH, the home state for Rivier University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NH | Average Salary in NH |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 13,630 | $72,760 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,910 | $113,210 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,140 | $109,460 |
| Nursing Instructors and Professors | 270 | $77,290 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 220 | $171,800 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By RivierCollege under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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