Registered Nursing at Appalachian State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what Appalachian State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Appalachian State University is located in Boone, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Appalachian State University
Distance learning is available at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Appalachian State University
Rankings can help you compare Appalachian State University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 498 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #61 of 81 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #321 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #403 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1071 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 498 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #61 of 81 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #321 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #403 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1071 of 1,843 |
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Appalachian State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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
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