Nursing at Valparaiso University
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Valparaiso University is in Valparaiso, IN.
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Studying Online at Valparaiso University
Distance learning is available at Valparaiso University. Of 2,579 students, 112 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 930 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Valparaiso University
Use these rankings to compare Valparaiso University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #22 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #223 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #462 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1368 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 31 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #22 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #223 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #462 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1368 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Valparaiso University
Graduates of Valparaiso University’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 | $63,061 |
| 2 years | $66,148 |
| 3 years | $65,470 |
| 4 years | $72,340 |
| 5 years | $85,265 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Valparaiso University earn a median of $72,340, compared with $66,064 for all Valparaiso University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Valparaiso University comes in at $27,366.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Valparaiso University
This Nursing program at Valparaiso University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 112 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Valparaiso University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.