Nursing at NUC University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at NUC University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
NUC University sits in Bayamon, PR.
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Studying Online at NUC University
Distance learning is available at NUC University. Among 30,794 students, 9,040 (29%) studied exclusively online and 21,754 (71%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at NUC University
Rankings can help you compare NUC University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #2 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #3 of 18 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #3 of 17 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #4 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #412 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1526 of 1,918 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #2 of 33 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #4 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #412 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1526 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #2 of 33 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #4 of 32 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #412 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1526 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from NUC University
Those who finish NUC 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 | $23,935 |
| 2 years | $19,455 |
| 3 years | $16,158 |
| 4 years | $27,515 |
| 5 years | $29,827 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from NUC University take home a median $27,515, compared with $20,126 for all NUC University graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from NUC University is $14,418.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at NUC University
This Nursing program at NUC University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 1,079 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 256 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at NUC 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.