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Nursing at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster is in Lancaster, PA.

Studying Online at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster

Online coursework is an option at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster. Of 1,439 students, 278 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 571 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster

These rankings give you a sense of how Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #78 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #82 of 84
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #252 of 258
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #270 of 274
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1831 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1846 of 1,878

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #78 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #82 of 84
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #252 of 258
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #270 of 274
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1831 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1846 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #78 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #82 of 84
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #252 of 258
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #270 of 274
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1831 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1846 of 1,878

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #78 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #82 of 84
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #252 of 258
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #270 of 274
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1831 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1846 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster

Graduates of Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $65,162
2 years $61,732
3 years $66,811
4 years $72,529
5 years $80,394

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster earn a median of $72,529, compared with $70,924 for all Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster comes in at $26,812.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster

The Nursing program at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 374
Nursing Administration 9
Family Practice Nursing 10
Mental Health Nursing 6
Critical Care Nursing 8
Nursing Practice 4

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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

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