Registered Nursing at Temple University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Temple University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Temple University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 121 registered nursing degrees were granted at Temple University.
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Studying Online at Temple University
Many students take online classes at Temple University. Among 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Temple University
Use these rankings to compare Temple University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 257 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #60 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #211 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1639 of 1,843 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 257 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #60 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #211 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1639 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Temple University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Temple University are 88% women (106) and 12% men (15).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Temple University
Of the 109 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Temple University, 89% were women (97) and 11% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Temple University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.