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Nursing at Vanguard University of Southern California

If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Vanguard University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Vanguard University of Southern California is located in Costa Mesa, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 62 nursing graduations were recorded at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Studying Online at Vanguard University of Southern California

Many students take online classes at Vanguard University of Southern California. Among 2,246 students, 393 (17%) studied exclusively online and 950 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Vanguard University of Southern California

These rankings give you a sense of how Vanguard University of Southern California’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #29 of 141
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #39 of 224
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #82 of 1,918
Best Value California #97 of 137
Best Value Far Western (Region) #157 of 218
Best Value Nationwide #1208 of 1,878

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #29 of 141
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #39 of 224
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #82 of 1,918
Best Value California #97 of 137
Best Value Far Western (Region) #157 of 218
Best Value Nationwide #1208 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California

Those who finish Vanguard University of Southern California’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Vanguard University of Southern California
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $91,857
2 years $94,575
3 years $95,675
4 years $99,193
5 years $122,073

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California take home a median $99,193, compared with $55,817 for all Vanguard University of Southern California graduates — about 78% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Vanguard University of Southern California

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Vanguard University of Southern California comes in at $20,832.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Vanguard University of Southern California, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Vanguard University of Southern California are 92% women (57) and 8% men (5).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Vanguard University of Southern California

Of the 54 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Vanguard University of Southern California, 94% were women (51) and 6% were men (3).

Vanguard University of Southern California gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 18
Hispanic / Latino 14
Black / African American 1
Asian 13
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 3
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Vanguard University of Southern California

Minority students account for 59% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanguard University of Southern California, above the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Vanguard University of Southern California

Of the 8 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Vanguard University of Southern California, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

Vanguard University of Southern California gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Vanguard University of Southern California

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Vanguard University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 40%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Vanguard University of Southern California

The Nursing program at Vanguard University of Southern California breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 54
Nursing Administration 8

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Vanguard University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

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