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Nursing at Delaware State University

If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Delaware State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Delaware State University is in Dover, DE.

Online & Distance Learning at Delaware State University

Distance learning is available at Delaware State University. Among 5,327 students, 655 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,466 (65%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Delaware State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Delaware State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Delaware #3 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) Delaware #4 of 5
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #118 of 258
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #191 of 274
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1048 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1111 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Delaware State University

Graduates of Delaware State University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Delaware State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $69,821
2 years $72,022
3 years $69,183
4 years $74,284
5 years $84,512

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Delaware State University earn a median of $74,284, compared with $47,744 for all Delaware State University graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Delaware State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Nursing graduates from Delaware State University is $29,861.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Delaware State University

This Nursing program at Delaware State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 47

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Delaware State University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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

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