Nursing at Dakota Wesleyan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Dakota Wesleyan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dakota Wesleyan University is located in Mitchell, SD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Dakota Wesleyan University
Distance learning is available at Dakota Wesleyan University. Of 892 students, 120 (13%) studied exclusively online and 231 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Dakota Wesleyan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Dakota Wesleyan University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #8 of 10 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #8 of 11 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #144 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #170 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1328 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1546 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University
Students who complete Dakota Wesleyan 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 | $60,155 |
| 2 years | $57,603 |
| 3 years | $64,357 |
| 4 years | $74,077 |
| 5 years | $74,765 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University report median earnings of $74,077, compared with $62,973 for all Dakota Wesleyan University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Dakota Wesleyan University is $31,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Dakota Wesleyan University
The Nursing program at Dakota Wesleyan University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 42 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Dakota Wesleyan University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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