Registered Nursing at Valparaiso University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Valparaiso University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Valparaiso University sits in Valparaiso, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 112 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Valparaiso University.
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Online Class Availability at Valparaiso University
Distance learning is available at Valparaiso University. Of 2,579 students, 112 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Valparaiso University
Rankings can help you compare Valparaiso University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #22 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #219 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #439 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1348 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Valparaiso University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Valparaiso University are 87% women (97) and 13% men (15).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Valparaiso University
Among the 112 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Valparaiso University, 87% were women (97) and 13% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 86 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Valparaiso University, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Valparaiso University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.