Nursing at Allen College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Allen College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Allen College sits in Waterloo, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 155 nursing graduations were recorded at Allen College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Allen College
Online coursework is an option at Allen College. Among 483 students, 57 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 316 (65%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Allen College
Use these rankings to compare Allen College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #19 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #119 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1304 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #19 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #119 of 207 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1304 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Allen College
Those who finish Allen College’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 | $66,609 |
| 2 years | $64,937 |
| 3 years | $66,354 |
| 4 years | $69,983 |
| 5 years | $79,779 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Allen College take home a median $69,983, compared with $85,996 for all Allen College graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Allen College stands at $31,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Allen College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Allen College are 92% women (142) and 8% men (13).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Allen College
Among the 112 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Allen College, 93% were women (104) and 7% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Allen College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 87 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Minority students account for 9% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Allen College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Allen College
Of the 28 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Allen College, 82% were women (23) and 18% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Allen College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 4% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Allen College, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Allen College
Of the 3 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Allen College, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Allen College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Allen College, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Allen College
The Nursing program at Allen College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 112 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 19 |
| School Nursing | 1 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 13 |
| Public Health Nursing | 2 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 5 |
| Nursing Practice | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Allen College go on to a range of careers. Below 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.