Nursing at University of Dubuque
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at University of Dubuque. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Dubuque is in Dubuque, IA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Dubuque
Many students take online classes at University of Dubuque. Among 1,757 students, 98 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 348 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Dubuque
Use these rankings to compare University of Dubuque’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #27 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #29 of 34 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #164 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #166 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1508 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1515 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Dubuque
Students who complete University of Dubuque’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 | $56,828 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $57,048 |
| 4 years | $64,008 |
| 5 years | $67,829 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Dubuque report median earnings of $64,008, compared with $60,384 for all University of Dubuque graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Dubuque comes in at $29,750.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Dubuque
This Nursing program at University of Dubuque breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Dubuque go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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