Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Thomas Jefferson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Thomas Jefferson University
Distance learning is available at Thomas Jefferson University. Among 8,238 students, 927 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Thomas Jefferson University
Rankings can help you compare Thomas Jefferson University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 274 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #59 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #208 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1640 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 274 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #59 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #208 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1640 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 274 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #59 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #208 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1640 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University
Students who complete Thomas Jefferson 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 | $83,925 |
| 2 years | $84,282 |
| 3 years | $90,693 |
| 4 years | $99,205 |
| 5 years | $109,439 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Thomas Jefferson University report median earnings of $99,205, compared with $83,415 for all Thomas Jefferson University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Thomas Jefferson University stands at $30,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Thomas Jefferson University
The Nursing program at Thomas Jefferson University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 521 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 110 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 19 |
| Nursing Practice | 38 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Thomas Jefferson University work across a variety of fields. 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
- 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.