Nursing Science at Rivier University
If you are interested in studying Nursing Science, take a look at what Rivier University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rivier University is in Nashua, NH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 244 nursing science degrees were granted at Rivier University.
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Studying Online at Rivier University
Online coursework is an option at Rivier University. Of 2,777 students, 634 (23%) studied exclusively online and 475 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Science Rankings at Rivier University
Use these rankings to compare Rivier University’s Nursing Science program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Hampshire | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Hampshire | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #115 of 142 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Hampshire | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Hampshire | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #115 of 142 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing Science graduates at Rivier University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing Science graduates at Rivier University are 92% women (225) and 8% men (19).
Nursing Science Bachelor’s Program at Rivier University
Of the 117 bachelor’s nursing science degrees awarded at Rivier University, 98% were women (115) and 2% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Rivier University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 83 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 22% of Nursing Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Rivier University, lower than the national average of 36%.*
Nursing Science Master’s Program at Rivier University
Among the 127 master’s nursing science graduates at Rivier University, 87% were women (110) and 13% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Rivier University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 86 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Minority students account for 22% of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Rivier University, below the national average of 38%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing Science program at Rivier University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| 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.