Nursing at Dillard University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Dillard University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dillard University is in New Orleans, LA.
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Studying Online at Dillard University
Many students take online classes at Dillard University. Of 1,080 students, 31 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 601 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Dillard University
Rankings can help you compare Dillard University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #18 of 28 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #21 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #333 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #370 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1267 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1362 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Dillard University
Students who complete Dillard 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 | $66,658 |
| 2 years | $59,253 |
| 3 years | $70,407 |
| 4 years | $73,046 |
| 5 years | $88,360 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Dillard University earn a median of $73,046, compared with $40,671 for all Dillard University graduates — about 80% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Dillard University
The Nursing program at Dillard University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Dillard University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.