Nursing at Saint Louis University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Saint Louis University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Saint Louis University is located in Saint Louis, MO.
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Studying Online at Saint Louis University
Many students take online classes at Saint Louis University. Of 17,059 students, 1,143 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,559 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Saint Louis University
These rankings give you a sense of how Saint Louis University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 207 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #43 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #141 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #189 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1603 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 207 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #43 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #141 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #189 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1603 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 207 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #43 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #141 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #189 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1603 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Saint Louis University
Those who finish Saint Louis University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,113 |
| 2 years | $73,376 |
| 3 years | $74,723 |
| 4 years | $81,544 |
| 5 years | $91,541 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Saint Louis University report median earnings of $81,544, compared with $74,905 for all Saint Louis University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Saint Louis University is $25,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Saint Louis University
The Nursing program at Saint Louis University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 261 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 7 |
| School Nursing | 3 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 5 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Saint Louis University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.