Registered Nursing at Rockhurst University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Rockhurst University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rockhurst University sits in Kansas City, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 154 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Rockhurst University.
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Online Class Availability at Rockhurst University
Many students take online classes at Rockhurst University. Among 3,577 students, 775 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,961 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Rockhurst University
These rankings give you a sense of how Rockhurst University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #6 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 199 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #33 of 43 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #158 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #471 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1417 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Rockhurst University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Rockhurst University are 90% women (139) and 10% men (15).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Rockhurst University
Among the 154 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Rockhurst University, 90% were women (139) and 10% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rockhurst University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 99 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 28% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rockhurst 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Rockhurst University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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