Nursing at Chatham University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Chatham University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Chatham University sits in Pittsburgh, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 85 nursing degrees were granted at Chatham University.
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Studying Online at Chatham University
Distance learning is available at Chatham University. Of 2,309 students, 335 (15%) studied exclusively online and 716 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Chatham University
Use these rankings to compare Chatham University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #23 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #49 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #93 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #188 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #296 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1559 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #23 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #49 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #93 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #188 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #296 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1559 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Chatham University
Students who complete Chatham University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,779 |
| 2 years | $67,180 |
| 3 years | $71,471 |
| 4 years | $75,487 |
| 5 years | $122,689 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Chatham University take home a median $75,487, compared with $78,166 for all Chatham University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Chatham University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Chatham University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Chatham University are 85% women (72) and 15% men (13).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Chatham University
Among the 17 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Chatham University, 100% were women (17) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Chatham University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Chatham University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Chatham University
Of the 7 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Chatham University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Chatham University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Chatham University, above 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 Chatham University
This Nursing program at Chatham University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 85 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Chatham University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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.