Nursing at Abilene Christian University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Abilene Christian University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Abilene Christian University sits in Abilene, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Abilene Christian University
Distance learning is available at Abilene Christian University. Of 5,219 students, 1,583 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 805 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Abilene Christian University
These rankings give you a sense of how Abilene Christian University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #42 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #59 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #96 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #164 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #562 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1631 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #42 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #59 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #96 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #164 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #562 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1631 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Abilene Christian University
Those who finish Abilene Christian University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,092 |
| 2 years | $58,522 |
| 3 years | $66,013 |
| 4 years | $65,914 |
| 5 years | $75,745 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Abilene Christian University earn a median of $65,914, compared with $59,417 for all Abilene Christian University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Abilene Christian University comes in at $24,850.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Abilene Christian University
This Nursing program at Abilene Christian University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 45 |
| Nursing Practice | 50 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Abilene Christian University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, 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 |
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.