Nursing at Gannon University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Gannon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gannon University sits in Erie, PA.
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Studying Online at Gannon University
Many students take online classes at Gannon University. Of 4,189 students, 236 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 785 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Gannon University
Use these rankings to compare Gannon University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #33 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #41 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #137 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #171 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #534 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1454 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #33 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #41 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #137 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #171 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #534 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1454 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #33 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #41 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #137 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #171 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #534 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1454 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Gannon University
Those who finish Gannon 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 | $78,403 |
| 2 years | $76,524 |
| 3 years | $82,391 |
| 4 years | $86,748 |
| 5 years | $96,543 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Gannon University report median earnings of $86,748, compared with $78,652 for all Gannon University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Gannon University is $29,485.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Gannon University
This Nursing program at Gannon University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 65 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 13 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Nursing Practice | 37 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Gannon University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.