Nursing at University of Delaware
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at University of Delaware. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Delaware sits in Newark, DE.
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Online Class Availability at University of Delaware
Many students take online classes at University of Delaware. Among 24,412 students, 1,739 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,180 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Delaware
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Delaware’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Delaware | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #94 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #993 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Delaware | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #94 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #993 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Delaware | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #94 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #993 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Delaware
Students who complete University of Delaware’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 | $73,303 |
| 2 years | $70,479 |
| 3 years | $75,052 |
| 4 years | $80,264 |
| 5 years | $93,619 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Delaware report median earnings of $80,264, compared with $69,282 for all University of Delaware graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Delaware is $26,522.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Delaware
This Nursing program at University of Delaware offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 166 |
| Nursing Science | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Delaware pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.