Nursing at The Catholic University of America
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at The Catholic University of America. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
The Catholic University of America is located in Washington, DC.
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Studying Online at The Catholic University of America
Many students take online classes at The Catholic University of America. Among 5,243 students, 459 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 667 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at The Catholic University of America
Rankings can help you compare The Catholic University of America’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #83 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #238 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #250 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1764 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #83 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #238 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #250 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1764 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #83 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #238 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #250 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1764 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from The Catholic University of America
Graduates of The Catholic University of America’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 | $75,637 |
| 2 years | $73,472 |
| 3 years | $79,411 |
| 4 years | $83,326 |
| 5 years | $99,592 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from The Catholic University of America report median earnings of $83,326, compared with $73,599 for all The Catholic University of America graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from The Catholic University of America is $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at The Catholic University of America
This Nursing program at The Catholic University of America includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 81 |
| Nursing Science | 17 |
| Nursing Practice | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at The Catholic University of America work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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.