Nursing Practice at Wilkes University
If you plan to study Nursing Practice, consider the program at Wilkes University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wilkes University is located in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Wilkes University
Online coursework is an option at Wilkes University. Among 5,381 students, 3,097 (58%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,264 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Practice Rankings at Wilkes University
Rankings can help you compare Wilkes University’s Nursing Practice program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #7 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 20 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #15 of 25 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #32 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #101 of 182 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #274 of 327 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Practice Graduates
Those who complete Nursing Practice program at Wilkes University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing Practice 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 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
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