Nursing at California State University-Sacramento
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what California State University-Sacramento. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Sacramento is located in Sacramento, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Sacramento
Distance learning is available at California State University-Sacramento. Among 31,943 students, 2,090 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,902 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at California State University-Sacramento
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Sacramento’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #11 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #61 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #86 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #443 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #11 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #61 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #86 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #443 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from California State University-Sacramento
Students who complete California State University-Sacramento’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 | $103,016 |
| 2 years | $106,059 |
| 3 years | $112,372 |
| 4 years | $120,318 |
| 5 years | $135,194 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from California State University-Sacramento earn a median of $120,318, compared with $64,062 for all California State University-Sacramento graduates — about 88% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from California State University-Sacramento is $19,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at California State University-Sacramento
The Nursing program at California State University-Sacramento includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 245 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at California State University-Sacramento work across a variety of fields. Here 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
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