Nursing at Dordt University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Dordt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dordt University sits in Sioux Center, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Dordt University
Online coursework is an option at Dordt University. Among 1,952 students, 342 (18%) studied exclusively online and 283 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Dordt University
Use these rankings to compare Dordt University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #13 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #33 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #94 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #179 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1200 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1581 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Dordt University
Graduates of Dordt University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,054 |
| 2 years | $56,776 |
| 3 years | $52,771 |
| 4 years | $64,987 |
| 5 years | $59,927 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Dordt University report median earnings of $64,987, compared with $47,822 for all Dordt University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Dordt University comes in at $24,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Dordt University
The Nursing program at Dordt University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 19 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Dordt University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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
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