Nursing at Luther College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Luther College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Luther College is in Decorah, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Luther College
Distance learning is available at Luther College. Of 1,384 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 15 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Luther College
Use these rankings to compare Luther College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #3 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 207 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #34 of 34 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #180 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #502 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1566 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Luther College
Those who finish Luther College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,140 |
| 2 years | $65,441 |
| 3 years | $66,753 |
| 4 years | $65,542 |
| 5 years | $74,923 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Luther College earn a median of $65,542, compared with $52,815 for all Luther College graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Luther College comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Luther College
This Nursing program at Luther College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 46 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Luther College 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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