Registered Nursing at Simmons University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Simmons University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Simmons University is located in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 124 registered nursing degrees were granted at Simmons University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Simmons University
Online coursework is an option at Simmons University. Among 4,666 students, 1,982 (42%) studied exclusively online and 1,001 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Simmons University
Rankings can help you compare Simmons University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #19 of 40 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #26 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #37 of 93 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #63 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #348 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1590 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #19 of 40 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #26 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #37 of 93 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #63 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #348 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1590 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Simmons University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Simmons University are 100% women (124) and 0% men (0).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Simmons University
Of the 124 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Simmons University, 100% were women (124) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Simmons University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 78 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 33% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Simmons 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
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Simmons University pursue many career paths. 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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