Nursing at Piedmont University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Piedmont University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Piedmont University is in Demorest, GA.
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Studying Online at Piedmont University
Many students take online classes at Piedmont University. Among 1,857 students, 617 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 411 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Piedmont University
Rankings can help you compare Piedmont University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #39 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #45 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #359 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #401 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1394 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1436 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Piedmont University
Those who finish Piedmont 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 | $60,786 |
| 2 years | $57,047 |
| 3 years | $59,586 |
| 4 years | $64,286 |
| 5 years | $78,610 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Piedmont University report median earnings of $64,286, compared with $56,442 for all Piedmont University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Piedmont University comes in at $29,875.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Piedmont University
The Nursing program at Piedmont University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 65 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Piedmont University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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