Nursing at William Carey University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what William Carey University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
William Carey University sits in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Studying Online at William Carey University
Distance learning is available at William Carey University. Among 5,321 students, 1,850 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,311 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at William Carey University
Use these rankings to compare William Carey University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #21 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #210 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #344 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1021 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1176 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | Mississippi | #21 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #210 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #344 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1021 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1176 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from William Carey University
Graduates of William Carey University’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 | $58,746 |
| 2 years | $57,679 |
| 3 years | $56,593 |
| 4 years | $63,917 |
| 5 years | $98,815 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from William Carey University earn a median of $63,917, compared with $73,067 for all William Carey University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from William Carey University is $31,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at William Carey University
The Nursing program at William Carey University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 120 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at William Carey University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.