Nursing at Wilmington University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Wilmington University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wilmington University is in New Castle, DE.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wilmington University
Many students take online classes at Wilmington University. Of 13,746 students, 10,288 (75%) studied exclusively online and 1,949 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Wilmington University
These rankings give you a sense of how Wilmington University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Delaware | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #41 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #91 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #953 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Delaware | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #41 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #91 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #953 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Delaware | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Delaware | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #41 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #91 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #129 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #953 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Wilmington University
Students who complete Wilmington 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 | $84,443 |
| 2 years | $90,805 |
| 3 years | $83,955 |
| 4 years | $96,063 |
| 5 years | $101,434 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Wilmington University take home a median $96,063, compared with $73,584 for all Wilmington University graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Wilmington University is $23,333.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Wilmington University
This Nursing program at Wilmington University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 119 |
| Nursing Administration | 40 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 36 |
| Nursing Practice | 62 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Wilmington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.