Nursing at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is in Corpus Christi, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Many students take online classes at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. Of 11,266 students, 2,519 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,677 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Use these rankings to compare Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #45 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #65 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #69 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #126 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #607 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1032 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #45 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #65 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #69 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #126 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #607 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1032 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #45 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #65 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #69 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #126 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #607 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1032 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Graduates of Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi’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 | $67,384 |
| 2 years | $69,001 |
| 3 years | $70,344 |
| 4 years | $77,359 |
| 5 years | $93,378 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi earn a median of $77,359, compared with $58,286 for all Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is $25,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
The Nursing program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 194 |
| Nursing Administration | 5 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 35 |
| Nursing Practice | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
- 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.