Nursing at Cumberland University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Cumberland University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cumberland University is in Lebanon, TN.
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Online Class Availability at Cumberland University
Distance learning is available at Cumberland University. Among 3,457 students, 400 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,350 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Cumberland University
Use these rankings to compare Cumberland University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #26 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #28 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #278 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #366 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1214 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1242 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #26 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #28 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #278 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #366 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1214 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1242 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Cumberland University
Those who finish Cumberland University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,549 |
| 2 years | $56,415 |
| 3 years | $61,438 |
| 4 years | $66,878 |
| 5 years | $80,903 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Cumberland University earn a median of $66,878, compared with $67,225 for all Cumberland University graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Cumberland University comes in at $29,250.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Cumberland University
This Nursing program at Cumberland University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 65 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Cumberland University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.