Nursing at Auburn University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Auburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Auburn University is in Auburn, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 268 nursing degrees were awarded at Auburn University.
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Studying Online at Auburn University
Distance learning is available at Auburn University. Of 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Auburn University
Rankings can help you compare Auburn University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #31 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #433 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1477 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #31 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #32 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #283 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #433 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1477 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Auburn University
Graduates of Auburn 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 | $59,245 |
| 2 years | $60,343 |
| 3 years | $61,450 |
| 4 years | $66,926 |
| 5 years | $89,204 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Auburn University take home a median $66,926, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Auburn University is $20,449.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Auburn University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Auburn University are 90% women (240) and 10% men (28).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Auburn University
Of the 234 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Auburn University, 91% were women (213) and 9% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 212 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 9% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Auburn University
Of the 23 master’s nursing graduates at Auburn University, 87% were women (20) and 13% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Auburn University, lower than 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 Auburn University
This Nursing program at Auburn University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 264 |
| Nursing Practice | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Auburn University go on to a range of careers. Below 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
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