Registered Nursing at University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Pennsylvania. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 243 registered nursing degrees were granted at University of Pennsylvania.
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Online Class Availability at University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at University of Pennsylvania. Among 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
Use these rankings to compare University of Pennsylvania’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #68 of 73 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #222 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1677 of 1,843 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #68 of 73 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #222 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1677 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 88% women (213) and 12% men (30).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Pennsylvania
Among the 194 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 88% were women (170) and 12% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 98 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 38 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 48% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Pennsylvania
Among the 49 doctoral registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Pennsylvania, 88% were women (43) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 43% of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, higher than the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at University of Pennsylvania work across a variety of fields. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.