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Nursing at University of San Diego

If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at University of San Diego. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of San Diego is located in San Diego, CA.

Online Class Availability at University of San Diego

Online coursework is an option at University of San Diego. Of 9,714 students, 1,470 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at University of San Diego

Rankings can help you compare University of San Diego’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #34 of 141
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #44 of 224
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #94 of 1,918
Best Value California #115 of 137
Best Value Far Western (Region) #189 of 218
Best Value Nationwide #1726 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #34 of 141
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #44 of 224
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #94 of 1,918
Best Value California #115 of 137
Best Value Far Western (Region) #189 of 218
Best Value Nationwide #1726 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of San Diego

Graduates of University of San Diego’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at University of San Diego
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $98,227
2 years $94,416
3 years $96,236
4 years $107,571
5 years $126,186

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of San Diego take home a median $107,571, compared with $80,450 for all University of San Diego graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at University of San Diego

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of San Diego

The Nursing program at University of San Diego offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Nursing Administration 5
Nursing Science 6
Nursing Practice 43
Clinical Nurse Leader 37

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Students who finish Nursing program at University of San Diego pursue many career paths. 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

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