Registered Nursing at University of Akron Main Campus
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at University of Akron Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Akron Main Campus sits in Akron, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 219 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University of Akron Main Campus.
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Studying Online at University of Akron Main Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Akron Main Campus. Of 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Akron Main Campus’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #20 of 103 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #29 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #102 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #143 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #799 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1036 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #20 of 103 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #29 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #102 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #143 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #799 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1036 of 1,843 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #20 of 103 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #29 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #102 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #143 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #799 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1036 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 74% women (161) and 26% men (58).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus
Among the 162 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 79% were women (128) and 21% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 124 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus
Of the 54 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 57% were women (31) and 43% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, lower than the national average of 39%.*
Registered Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Akron Main Campus
Of the 1 doctoral registered nursing graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*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
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at University of Akron Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.