Registered Nursing at San Jose State University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at San Jose State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Jose State University is in San Jose, CA.
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Online Class Availability at San Jose State University
Many students take online classes at San Jose State University. Among 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at San Jose State University
These rankings give you a sense of how San Jose State University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | California | #76 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #132 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #706 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | California | #76 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #132 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #706 of 1,843 |
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
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