Nursing at Kean University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Kean University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kean University is located in Union, NJ.
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Studying Online at Kean University
Distance learning is available at Kean University. Among 13,905 students, 1,667 (12%) studied exclusively online and 1,546 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Kean University
Use these rankings to compare Kean University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #7 of 47 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #17 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #58 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #138 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #686 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #7 of 47 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #17 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #58 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #138 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #686 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #7 of 47 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #17 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #58 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #138 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #686 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Kean University
Students who complete Kean 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 | $88,003 |
| 2 years | $86,631 |
| 3 years | $87,221 |
| 4 years | $96,808 |
| 5 years | $111,769 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Kean University report median earnings of $96,808, compared with $56,858 for all Kean University graduates — about 70% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Kean University comes in at $20,750.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Kean University
The Nursing program at Kean University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 65 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Kean University pursue many career paths. 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.