Nursing at California Baptist University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at California Baptist University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California Baptist University is in Riverside, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 229 nursing degrees were granted at California Baptist University.
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Online & Distance Learning at California Baptist University
Distance learning is available at California Baptist University. Among 11,902 students, 3,062 (26%) studied exclusively online and 3,939 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at California Baptist University
Use these rankings to compare California Baptist University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #61 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #89 of 224 |
| Best Value | California | #105 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #174 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #286 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1620 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #61 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #89 of 224 |
| Best Value | California | #105 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #174 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #286 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1620 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from California Baptist University
Those who finish California Baptist University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,563 |
| 2 years | $88,103 |
| 3 years | $94,542 |
| 4 years | $97,891 |
| 5 years | $108,604 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from California Baptist University take home a median $97,891, compared with $69,258 for all California Baptist University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from California Baptist University stands at $35,718.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at California Baptist University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at California Baptist University are 86% women (197) and 14% men (32).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at California Baptist University
Among the 188 bachelor’s nursing graduates at California Baptist University, 86% were women (161) and 14% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California Baptist University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 77 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 29 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 66% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California Baptist University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at California Baptist University
Of the 31 master’s nursing graduates at California Baptist University, 87% were women (27) and 13% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at California Baptist University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 87% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at California Baptist University, above the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at California Baptist University
Of the 10 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at California Baptist University, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at California Baptist University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 90% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at California Baptist University, above 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 California Baptist University
This Nursing program at California Baptist University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 219 |
| Nursing Practice | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at California Baptist University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.