Nursing at Wilkes University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Wilkes University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wilkes University sits in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Wilkes University
Distance learning is available 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 Rankings at Wilkes University
Use these rankings to compare Wilkes University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #28 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #60 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #115 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #207 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #420 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1636 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #28 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #60 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #115 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #207 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #420 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1636 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #28 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #60 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #115 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #207 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #420 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1636 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Wilkes University
Those who finish Wilkes 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 | $99,044 |
| 2 years | $89,220 |
| 3 years | $64,963 |
| 4 years | $72,957 |
| 5 years | $96,037 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Wilkes University take home a median $72,957, compared with $70,330 for all Wilkes University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Wilkes University is $28,813.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Wilkes University
The Nursing program at Wilkes University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 438 |
| Nursing Practice | 23 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Wilkes University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.