Nursing at St Catherine University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at St Catherine University. Get started with the following essential facts.
St Catherine University is in Saint Paul, MN.
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Studying Online at St Catherine University
Distance learning is available at St Catherine University. Among 3,651 students, 1,130 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,312 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at St Catherine University
Use these rankings to compare St Catherine University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #15 of 47 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #36 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #48 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #149 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #818 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1392 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #15 of 47 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #36 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #48 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #149 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #818 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1392 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #15 of 47 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #36 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #48 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #149 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #818 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1392 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from St Catherine University
Those who finish St Catherine University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $72,418 |
| 2 years | $78,493 |
| 3 years | $83,346 |
| 4 years | $89,838 |
| 5 years | $92,947 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from St Catherine University earn a median of $89,838, compared with $64,742 for all St Catherine University graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from St Catherine University is $32,610.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at St Catherine University
The Nursing program at St Catherine University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 219 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 22 |
| School Nursing | 10 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| Nursing Practice | 28 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at St Catherine University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-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.