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Nursing at University of Portland

If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what University of Portland. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Portland is located in Portland, OR.

Studying Online at University of Portland

Online coursework is an option at University of Portland. Among 3,285 students, 12 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 85 (3%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at University of Portland

Rankings can help you compare University of Portland’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Oregon #1 of 22
Best Value Oregon #21 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #37 of 224
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #78 of 1,918
Best Value Far Western (Region) #200 of 218
Best Value Nationwide #1795 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Oregon #1 of 22
Best Value Oregon #21 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #37 of 224
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #78 of 1,918
Best Value Far Western (Region) #200 of 218
Best Value Nationwide #1795 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Portland

Those who finish University of Portland’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at University of Portland
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $82,660
2 years $78,612
3 years $85,638
4 years $91,757
5 years $103,904

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Portland report median earnings of $91,757, compared with $77,634 for all University of Portland graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at University of Portland

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Portland comes in at $28,750.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Portland

The Nursing program at University of Portland includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 226
Family Practice Nursing 4
Geriatric Nursing 3

Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Students who finish Nursing program at University of Portland go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

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