Nursing at Southern Adventist University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Southern Adventist University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Southern Adventist University sits in Collegedale, TN.
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Studying Online at Southern Adventist University
Many students take online classes at Southern Adventist University. Of 3,229 students, 184 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,182 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Southern Adventist University
Use these rankings to compare Southern Adventist University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #28 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #37 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #310 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #455 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1292 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1550 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #28 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #37 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #310 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #455 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1292 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1550 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #28 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #37 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #310 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #455 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1292 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1550 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #28 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #37 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #310 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #455 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1292 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1550 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Southern Adventist University
Graduates of Southern Adventist 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 | $58,264 |
| 2 years | $63,626 |
| 3 years | $70,981 |
| 4 years | $69,065 |
| 5 years | $89,564 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Southern Adventist University report median earnings of $69,065, compared with $78,969 for all Southern Adventist University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Southern Adventist University comes in at $26,596.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Southern Adventist University
This Nursing program at Southern Adventist University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 181 |
| Nursing Administration | 3 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 18 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 11 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Southern Adventist University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.