Nursing at Ashland University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Ashland University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ashland University is located in Ashland, OH.
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Online Class Availability at Ashland University
Many students take online classes at Ashland University. Among 4,106 students, 877 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,484 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Ashland University
Use these rankings to compare Ashland University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #46 of 105 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #66 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #199 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #229 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1345 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1445 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #46 of 105 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #66 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #199 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #229 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1345 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1445 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Ashland University
Students who complete Ashland 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 | $56,942 |
| 2 years | $56,513 |
| 3 years | $58,018 |
| 4 years | $63,283 |
| 5 years | $71,523 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Ashland University take home a median $63,283, compared with $58,120 for all Ashland University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Ashland University comes in at $30,250.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Ashland University
The Nursing program at Ashland University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 5 |
| Nursing Practice | 104 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Ashland University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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
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