Nursing at University of Southern California
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at University of Southern California. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern California
Distance learning is available at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Southern California
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern California’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #118 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #188 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1725 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Southern California
Graduates of University of Southern California’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 | $167,228 |
| 2 years | $163,225 |
| 3 years | $161,094 |
| 4 years | $190,972 |
| 5 years | $225,065 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Southern California take home a median $190,972, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 89% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Southern California
This Nursing program at University of Southern California breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family Practice Nursing | 67 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Southern California work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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.