Nursing at San Diego State University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at San Diego State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Diego State University is in San Diego, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at San Diego State University
Online coursework is an option at San Diego State University. Of 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at San Diego State University
These rankings give you a sense of how San Diego State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #90 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #144 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #899 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #90 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #144 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #899 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from San Diego State University
Graduates of San Diego 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 | $90,719 |
| 2 years | $89,634 |
| 3 years | $85,451 |
| 4 years | $96,266 |
| 5 years | $109,894 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from San Diego State University earn a median of $96,266, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from San Diego State University comes in at $18,875.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at San Diego State University
The Nursing program at San Diego State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 231 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at San Diego State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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.