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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 |
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 |
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.