Registered Nursing at University of Scranton
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what University of Scranton. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Scranton is in Scranton, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 78 registered nursing degrees were granted at University of Scranton.
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Online Class Availability at University of Scranton
Many students take online classes at University of Scranton. Among 4,724 students, 449 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 151 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Scranton
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Scranton’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #67 of 73 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #220 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1670 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Scranton, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Scranton are 96% women (75) and 4% men (3).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Scranton
Of the 78 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at University of Scranton, 96% were women (75) and 4% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Scranton.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 72 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
Minority students account for 8% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Scranton, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at University of Scranton 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
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