Nursing at Plymouth State University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Plymouth State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Plymouth State University is located in Plymouth, NH.
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Studying Online at Plymouth State University
Distance learning is available at Plymouth State University. Of 3,707 students, 252 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,345 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Plymouth State University
Use these rankings to compare Plymouth State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Hampshire | #7 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Hampshire | #9 of 17 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #47 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #75 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1079 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1298 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Plymouth State University
Graduates of Plymouth State 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 | $66,018 |
| 2 years | $67,324 |
| 3 years | $64,283 |
| 4 years | $69,745 |
| 5 years | $74,139 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Plymouth State University report median earnings of $69,745, compared with $51,287 for all Plymouth State University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Plymouth State University comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Plymouth State University
The Nursing program at Plymouth State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 26 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Plymouth State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.