Nursing at Grand View University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Grand View University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Grand View University is in Des Moines, IA.
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Studying Online at Grand View University
Distance learning is available at Grand View University. Of 1,856 students, 279 (15%) studied exclusively online and 808 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Grand View University
Rankings can help you compare Grand View University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #22 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #24 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #155 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #155 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1439 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1479 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Grand View University
Students who complete Grand View University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,360 |
| 2 years | $54,621 |
| 3 years | $53,729 |
| 4 years | $55,063 |
| 5 years | $63,111 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Grand View University earn a median of $55,063, compared with $49,974 for all Grand View University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Grand View University stands at $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Grand View University
The Nursing program at Grand View University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 34 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Grand View University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.