Nursing at National University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at National University. Get started with the following essential facts.
National University is located in San Diego, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at National University
Online coursework is an option at National University. Among 22,115 students, 18,317 (83%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 799 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at National University
Rankings can help you compare National University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #69 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #98 of 224 |
| Best Value | California | #117 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #191 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #317 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1734 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #69 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #98 of 224 |
| Best Value | California | #117 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #191 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #317 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1734 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from National University
Graduates of National University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $86,288 |
| 2 years | $84,367 |
| 3 years | $90,127 |
| 4 years | $97,661 |
| 5 years | $108,119 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from National University earn a median of $97,661, compared with $69,656 for all National University graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from National University stands at $37,375.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at National University
The Nursing program at National University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 355 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 18 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at National University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.