Nursing at University of Akron Main Campus
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Akron Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Akron Main Campus is located in Akron, OH.
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Studying Online at University of Akron Main Campus
Distance learning is available at University of Akron Main Campus. Of 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Akron Main Campus’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #20 of 105 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #28 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #102 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #143 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #829 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1048 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #20 of 105 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #28 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #102 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #143 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #829 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1048 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #20 of 105 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #28 of 98 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #102 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #143 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #829 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1048 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus
Those who finish University of Akron Main Campus’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,708 |
| 2 years | $67,495 |
| 3 years | $70,526 |
| 4 years | $74,238 |
| 5 years | $85,623 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Akron Main Campus take home a median $74,238, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Akron Main Campus stands at $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Akron Main Campus
This Nursing program at University of Akron Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 219 |
| Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Akron Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.