Nursing at Creighton University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Creighton University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Creighton University sits in Omaha, NE.
During the most recent reporting year, 338 nursing degrees were awarded at Creighton University.
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Online Class Availability at Creighton University
Many students take online classes at Creighton University. Among 8,581 students, 1,314 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,519 (18%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Creighton University
Use these rankings to compare Creighton University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #177 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #196 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1759 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #1 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nebraska | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #177 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #196 of 197 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1759 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Creighton University
Students who complete Creighton 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 | $70,823 |
| 2 years | $68,686 |
| 3 years | $73,182 |
| 4 years | $78,664 |
| 5 years | $107,433 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Creighton University take home a median $78,664, compared with $90,891 for all Creighton University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Creighton University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Creighton University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Creighton University are 86% women (292) and 14% men (46).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Creighton University
Of the 279 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Creighton University, 85% were women (236) and 15% were men (43).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Creighton University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 190 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 37 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 27 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 19 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 30% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Creighton University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Creighton University
Of the 4 master’s nursing graduates at Creighton University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Creighton University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Creighton University, below 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 Creighton University
The Nursing program at Creighton University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 280 |
| Nursing Administration | 6 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 14 |
| Maternal & Neonatal Nursing | 6 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 8 |
| Nursing Practice | 24 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Creighton University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.