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Nursing at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is located in Los Angeles, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 241 nursing degrees were granted at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science.

Online & Distance Learning at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Online coursework is an option at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science. Of 852 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 473 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

These rankings give you a sense of how Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#36 of 141
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#46 of 224
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#102 of 1,918
Best Value	California	#107 of 137
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#175 of 218
Best Value	Nationwide	#1626 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Those who finish Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$112,120
2 years	$112,296
3 years	$113,643
4 years	$127,152
5 years	$146,031

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science report median earnings of $127,152, compared with $116,374 for all Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science are 82% women (197) and 18% men (44).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Of the 39 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, 79% were women (31) and 21% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	21
Asian	2
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 90% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, higher than the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Of the 157 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, 82% were women (128) and 18% were men (29).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Hispanic / Latino	22
Black / African American	47
Asian	37
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	17
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	8

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 82% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, higher 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 Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

This Nursing program at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Registered Nursing	39
Family Practice Nursing	74
Mental Health Nursing	64
Nursing Practice	11
Clinical Nurse Leader	53

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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.