Nursing at Briar Cliff University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Briar Cliff University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Briar Cliff University is located in Sioux City, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Briar Cliff University
Distance learning is available at Briar Cliff University. Among 947 students, 174 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 109 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Briar Cliff University
Rankings can help you compare Briar Cliff University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #20 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #23 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #129 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #152 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1357 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1422 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #20 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #23 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #129 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #152 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1357 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1422 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #20 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #23 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #129 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #152 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1357 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1422 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Briar Cliff University
Those who finish Briar Cliff 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 | $54,009 |
| 2 years | $57,657 |
| 3 years | $59,664 |
| 4 years | $62,220 |
| 5 years | $70,850 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Briar Cliff University report median earnings of $62,220, compared with $60,748 for all Briar Cliff University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Briar Cliff University
This Nursing program at Briar Cliff University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 25 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 16 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 6 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Briar Cliff University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.