Nursing at University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at University of Pennsylvania. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Pennsylvania sits in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Pennsylvania
Many students take online classes at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
Rankings can help you compare University of Pennsylvania’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #73 of 79 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #230 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1707 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #73 of 79 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #230 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1707 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #2 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #73 of 79 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #230 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1707 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete University of Pennsylvania’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $87,198 |
| 2 years | $90,392 |
| 3 years | $102,787 |
| 4 years | $113,664 |
| 5 years | $132,966 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $113,664, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Pennsylvania is $22,410.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Pennsylvania
The Nursing program at University of Pennsylvania includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 243 |
| Nursing Administration | 20 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 27 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 20 |
| Maternal & Neonatal Nursing | 3 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 10 |
| School Nursing | 37 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 24 |
| Surgical Nursing | 102 |
| Women’s Health Nursing | 16 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.