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Nursing at Carlow University

Nursing at Carlow University

If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Carlow University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Carlow University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 146 nursing graduations were recorded at Carlow University.

Studying Online at Carlow University

Distance learning is available at Carlow University. Among 2,416 students, 822 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 989 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Carlow University

Rankings can help you compare Carlow University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #33 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #61 of 84
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #160 of 258
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #220 of 274
Best Value Nationwide #1389 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1422 of 1,918

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Pennsylvania #33 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #61 of 84
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #160 of 258
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #220 of 274
Best Value Nationwide #1389 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1422 of 1,918

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Carlow University

Graduates of Carlow University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Carlow University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $69,061
2 years $68,583
3 years $71,084
4 years $78,676
5 years $92,336

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Carlow University take home a median $78,676, compared with $60,140 for all Carlow University graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Carlow University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Carlow University is $28,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Carlow University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Carlow University are 90% women (131) and 10% men (15).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Carlow University

Of the 86 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Carlow University, 87% were women (75) and 13% were men (11).

Carlow 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 Carlow University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 69
Black / African American 10
Asian 5
Two or More Races 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Carlow University

Minority students account for 20% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Carlow University, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Carlow University

Of the 45 master’s nursing graduates at Carlow University, 91% were women (41) and 9% were men (4).

Carlow 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 Carlow University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 35
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 7
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Carlow University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Carlow 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 Carlow University

This Nursing program at Carlow University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 86
Family Practice Nursing 45
Nursing Practice 10
Women’s Health Nursing 5

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Carlow University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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