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Nursing at Bellarmine University

Nursing at Bellarmine University

If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Bellarmine University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Bellarmine University sits in Louisville, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 153 nursing degrees were awarded at Bellarmine University.

Online Class Availability at Bellarmine University

Online coursework is an option at Bellarmine University. Among 2,886 students, 259 (9%) studied exclusively online and 589 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Bellarmine University

Use these rankings to compare Bellarmine University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #12 of 40
Best Value Kentucky #33 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #258 of 506
Best Value Southeast (Region) #438 of 529
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1152 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1502 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #12 of 40
Best Value Kentucky #33 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #258 of 506
Best Value Southeast (Region) #438 of 529
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1152 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1502 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Bellarmine University

Students who complete Bellarmine University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Bellarmine University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $63,262
2 years $62,699
3 years $63,567
4 years $65,879
5 years $79,947

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Bellarmine University report median earnings of $65,879, compared with $55,762 for all Bellarmine University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Bellarmine University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Bellarmine University stands at $30,800.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Bellarmine University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Bellarmine University are 86% women (131) and 14% men (22).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Bellarmine University

Of the 130 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Bellarmine University, 86% were women (112) and 14% were men (18).

Bellarmine University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Bellarmine University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 90
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 20
Asian 2
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Bellarmine University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Bellarmine University, below the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Bellarmine University

Of the 16 master’s nursing graduates at Bellarmine University, 88% were women (14) and 12% were men (2).

Bellarmine University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Bellarmine University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Bellarmine University

Minority students account for 25% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University

This Nursing program at Bellarmine University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 146
Family Practice Nursing 3
Nursing Practice 4

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Bellarmine University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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

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