Nursing Science at Vanderbilt University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing Science, you may want to check out the program at Vanderbilt University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Vanderbilt University sits in Nashville, TN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 nursing science degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University.
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Studying Online at Vanderbilt University
Online coursework is an option at Vanderbilt University. Among 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Science Rankings at Vanderbilt University
Rankings can help you compare Vanderbilt University’s Nursing Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #18 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 36 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #73 of 142 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing Science graduates at Vanderbilt University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing Science graduates at Vanderbilt University are 92% women (23) and 8% men (2).
Nursing Science Master’s Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 13 master’s nursing science degrees awarded at Vanderbilt University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, below the national average of 38%.*
Nursing Science Doctoral Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 7 doctoral nursing science graduates at Vanderbilt University, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, higher than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Those who complete Nursing Science program at Vanderbilt University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| 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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