Nursing at Salisbury University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Salisbury University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Salisbury University is located in Salisbury, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Salisbury University
Online coursework is an option at Salisbury University. Of 7,025 students, 535 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,645 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Salisbury University
Use these rankings to compare Salisbury University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #8 of 26 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #20 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #88 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #107 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #270 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1052 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #8 of 26 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #20 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #88 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #107 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #270 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1052 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #8 of 26 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #20 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #88 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #107 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #270 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1052 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Salisbury University
Students who complete Salisbury 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 | $65,403 |
| 2 years | $63,267 |
| 3 years | $65,146 |
| 4 years | $68,904 |
| 5 years | $79,207 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Salisbury University report median earnings of $68,904, compared with $55,843 for all Salisbury University graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Salisbury University comes in at $24,297.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Salisbury University
The Nursing program at Salisbury University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 86 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Salisbury University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.