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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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