Registered Nursing at Vanguard University of Southern California
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Vanguard University of Southern California. Get started with the following essential facts.
Vanguard University of Southern California sits in Costa Mesa, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Vanguard University of Southern California.
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Studying Online at Vanguard University of Southern California
Many students take online classes at Vanguard University of Southern California. Of 2,246 students, 393 (17%) studied exclusively online and 950 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Vanguard University of Southern California
These rankings give you a sense of how Vanguard University of Southern California’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #26 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #36 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | California | #94 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #154 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1196 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Vanguard University of Southern California, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Vanguard University of Southern California are 94% women (51) and 6% men (3).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Vanguard University of Southern California
Of the 54 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Vanguard University of Southern California, 94% were women (51) and 6% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 |
Minority students account for 59% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanguard University of Southern California, higher 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Vanguard University of Southern California pursue many career paths. Here 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.