Nursing at United States University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at United States University. Get started with the following essential facts.
United States University is in San Diego, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at United States University
Many students take online classes at United States University. Among 2,454 students, 970 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,484 (60%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at United States University
Use these rankings to compare United States University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #102 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #112 of 141 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #168 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #177 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #912 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1395 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #102 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #112 of 141 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #168 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #177 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #912 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1395 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from United States University
Those who finish United States 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 | $116,603 |
| 2 years | $102,003 |
| 3 years | $112,421 |
| 4 years | $123,148 |
| 5 years | $130,599 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from United States University earn a median of $123,148, compared with $114,683 for all United States University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from United States University comes in at $32,641.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at United States University
The Nursing program at United States University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 28 |
| Nursing Administration | 35 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 758 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at United States University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
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