Nursing at Alverno College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Alverno College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Alverno College is located in Milwaukee, WI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 227 nursing degrees were awarded at Alverno College.
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Studying Online at Alverno College
Many students take online classes at Alverno College. Of 1,317 students, 328 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 568 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Alverno College
Rankings can help you compare Alverno College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #22 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #23 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #119 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #176 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #907 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1149 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #22 of 41 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #23 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #119 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #176 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #907 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1149 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Alverno College
Students who complete Alverno College’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 | $88,892 |
| 2 years | $88,568 |
| 3 years | $91,174 |
| 4 years | $102,338 |
| 5 years | $86,683 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Alverno College take home a median $102,338, compared with $74,618 for all Alverno College graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Alverno College is $34,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Alverno College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Alverno College are 86% women (196) and 14% men (31).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Alverno College
Among the 46 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Alverno College, 98% were women (45) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Alverno College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 35% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Alverno College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Alverno College
Among the 169 master’s nursing graduates at Alverno College, 82% were women (139) and 18% were men (30).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Alverno College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 107 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 33% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Alverno College, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Alverno College
This Nursing program at Alverno College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 192 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 1 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 5 |
| School Nursing | 4 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 17 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Alverno College work across a variety of fields. 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.