Nursing at Liberty University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Liberty University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Liberty University sits in Lynchburg, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Liberty University
Online coursework is an option at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) studied exclusively online and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Liberty University
These rankings give you a sense of how Liberty University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #24 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #47 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #238 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #481 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1109 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1710 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #24 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #47 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #238 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #481 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1109 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1710 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #24 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #47 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #238 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #481 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1109 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1710 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Liberty University
Those who finish Liberty 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 | $70,914 |
| 2 years | $70,711 |
| 3 years | $74,608 |
| 4 years | $80,861 |
| 5 years | $84,487 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Liberty University take home a median $80,861, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Liberty University is $27,457.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Liberty University
The Nursing program at Liberty University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 242 |
| Nursing Administration | 180 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 128 |
| Nursing Practice | 69 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Liberty University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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 |
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
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