Nursing at Longwood University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Longwood University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Longwood University is in Farmville, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Longwood University
Distance learning is available at Longwood University. Among 4,612 students, 1,398 (30%) studied exclusively online and 379 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Longwood University
These rankings give you a sense of how Longwood University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #20 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #35 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #168 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #389 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #901 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1348 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Longwood University
Graduates of Longwood 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $59,350 |
| 3 years | $61,306 |
| 4 years | $66,818 |
| 5 years | $72,752 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Longwood University report median earnings of $66,818, compared with $54,521 for all Longwood University graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Longwood University comes in at $26,598.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Longwood University
This Nursing program at Longwood University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 55 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Longwood 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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