Nursing at Auburn University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Auburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Auburn University is in Auburn, AL.
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Studying Online at Auburn University
Distance learning is available at Auburn University. Of 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Auburn University
Rankings can help you compare Auburn University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #31 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #433 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1477 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #31 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #433 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1477 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #31 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #433 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1477 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Auburn University
Graduates of Auburn University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,245 |
| 2 years | $60,343 |
| 3 years | $61,450 |
| 4 years | $66,926 |
| 5 years | $75,064 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Auburn University take home a median $66,926, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Auburn University is $20,449.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Auburn University
This Nursing program at Auburn University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 264 |
| Nursing Practice | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Auburn University go on to a range of careers. Below are 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 |
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.