Nursing at St Olaf College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what St Olaf College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
St Olaf College is located in Northfield, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 23 nursing graduations were recorded at St Olaf College.
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Studying Online at St Olaf College
Many students take online classes at St Olaf College. Among 3,124 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 23 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at St Olaf College
Rankings can help you compare St Olaf College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #7 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 207 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #37 of 45 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #156 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #431 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1420 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from St Olaf College
Graduates of St Olaf College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,389 |
| 2 years | $60,623 |
| 3 years | $67,970 |
| 4 years | $73,830 |
| 5 years | $81,743 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from St Olaf College earn a median of $73,830, compared with $56,099 for all St Olaf College graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from St Olaf College is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at St Olaf College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at St Olaf College are 83% women (19) and 17% men (4).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at St Olaf College
Among the 23 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at St Olaf College, 83% were women (19) and 17% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at St Olaf College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 35% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at St Olaf College, 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.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at St Olaf College
The Nursing program at St Olaf College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at St Olaf College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.