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Nursing at Rockhurst University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Rockhurst University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rockhurst University is in Kansas City, MO.

Online Class Availability at Rockhurst University

Online coursework is an option at Rockhurst University. Of 3,577 students, 775 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,961 (55%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Rockhurst University

Rankings can help you compare Rockhurst University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #6 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #22 of 207
Best Value Missouri #34 of 44
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #159 of 197
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #495 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1442 of 1,878

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #6 of 49
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #22 of 207
Best Value Missouri #34 of 44
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #159 of 197
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #495 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1442 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Rockhurst University

Those who finish Rockhurst University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Rockhurst University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $59,845
2 years $60,213
3 years $69,335
4 years $72,598
5 years $83,243

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Rockhurst University earn a median of $72,598, compared with $78,410 for all Rockhurst University graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Rockhurst University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Rockhurst University stands at $27,000.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Rockhurst University

This Nursing program at Rockhurst University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 154
Family Practice Nursing 35

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Rockhurst University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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

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