Nursing at Temple University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Temple University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Temple University sits in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Temple University
Many students take online classes at Temple University. Among 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Temple University
Use these rankings to compare Temple University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #10 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #40 of 274 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #64 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #218 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1669 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #10 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #40 of 274 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #64 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #218 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1669 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Temple University
Students who complete Temple 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 | $70,899 |
| 2 years | $70,100 |
| 3 years | $78,050 |
| 4 years | $81,560 |
| 5 years | $92,650 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Temple University earn a median of $81,560, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Temple University comes in at $26,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Temple University
The Nursing program at Temple University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 121 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Temple University work across a variety of fields. Here 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
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