Nursing at Drexel University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Drexel University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Drexel University is in Philadelphia, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 723 nursing graduations were recorded at Drexel University.
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Online Class Availability at Drexel University
Online coursework is an option at Drexel University. Of 21,153 students, 3,757 (18%) studied exclusively online and 5,321 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Drexel University
Use these rankings to compare Drexel University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 274 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #77 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #249 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1822 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #6 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 274 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #77 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #249 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1822 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Drexel University
Students who complete Drexel University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $85,254 |
| 2 years | $86,072 |
| 3 years | $90,669 |
| 4 years | $97,195 |
| 5 years | $104,534 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Drexel University earn a median of $97,195, compared with $83,624 for all Drexel University graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Drexel University is $30,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Drexel University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Drexel University are 89% women (642) and 11% men (81).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Drexel University
Among the 381 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Drexel University, 85% were women (323) and 15% were men (58).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 206 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 |
| Black / African American | 44 |
| Asian | 75 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Drexel University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Drexel University
Among the 303 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Drexel University, 94% were women (284) and 6% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Drexel University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 224 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 28 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Drexel 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 Drexel University
This Nursing program at Drexel University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 696 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 18 |
| Nursing Practice | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Drexel University go on to a range of careers. 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
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