Nursing at Hawaii Pacific University
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Hawaii Pacific University is in Honolulu, HI.
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Online Class Availability at Hawaii Pacific University
Distance learning is available at Hawaii Pacific University. Among 4,921 students, 1,219 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,188 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Hawaii Pacific University
Rankings can help you compare Hawaii Pacific University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Hawaii | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #186 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #346 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1722 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Hawaii | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #186 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #346 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1722 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Hawaii | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Hawaii | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #186 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #346 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1722 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Hawaii Pacific University
Students who complete Hawaii Pacific 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 | $65,189 |
| 2 years | $64,990 |
| 3 years | $82,566 |
| 4 years | $96,048 |
| 5 years | $111,432 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Hawaii Pacific University earn a median of $96,048, compared with $64,384 for all Hawaii Pacific University graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Hawaii Pacific University comes in at $25,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Hawaii Pacific University
This Nursing program at Hawaii Pacific University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 143 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 5 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 9 |
| Nursing Practice | 14 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Hawaii Pacific University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.