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Nursing at Seattle University

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

Seattle University is in Seattle, WA.

Studying Online at Seattle University

Online coursework is an option at Seattle University. Among 7,189 students, 564 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 915 (13%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Seattle University

Use these rankings to compare Seattle University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #3 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #26 of 224
Best Value Washington #36 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #50 of 1,918
Best Value Far Western (Region) #197 of 218
Best Value Nationwide #1776 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #3 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #26 of 224
Best Value Washington #36 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #50 of 1,918
Best Value Far Western (Region) #197 of 218
Best Value Nationwide #1776 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Seattle University

Graduates of Seattle University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Seattle University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $72,161
2 years $69,505
3 years $73,188
4 years $82,480
5 years $91,519

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Seattle University report median earnings of $82,480, compared with $82,033 for all Seattle University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Seattle University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Seattle University stands at $25,000.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Seattle University

The Nursing program at Seattle University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 253
Family Practice Nursing 40
Nurse Midwifery 9
Mental Health Nursing 14
Nursing Practice 5
Geriatric Nursing 14

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Graduates of the Nursing program at Seattle University pursue many career paths. 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

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