Nursing at Emory University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Emory University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Emory University is in Atlanta, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 694 nursing graduations were recorded at Emory University.
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Online Class Availability at Emory University
Online coursework is an option at Emory University. Among 15,175 students, 925 (6%) studied exclusively online and 4,596 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Emory University
These rankings give you a sense of how Emory University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #50 of 54 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #428 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1440 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #50 of 54 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #428 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1440 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Emory University
Graduates of Emory 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 | $89,886 |
| 2 years | $91,604 |
| 3 years | $100,323 |
| 4 years | $106,550 |
| 5 years | $104,639 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Emory University report median earnings of $106,550, compared with $80,816 for all Emory University graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Emory University stands at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Emory University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Emory University are 92% women (640) and 8% men (54).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Emory University
Among the 152 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Emory University, 88% were women (134) and 12% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Emory University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 69 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Emory University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Emory University
Among the 467 master’s nursing graduates at Emory University, 94% were women (441) and 6% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Emory University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 210 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 119 |
| Asian | 78 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 18 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Emory University, above the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Emory University
Of the 5 doctoral nursing graduates at Emory University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Emory University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Emory University, above the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Emory University
The Nursing program at Emory University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 537 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 15 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 37 |
| Maternal & Neonatal Nursing | 8 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 15 |
| Nursing Science | 10 |
| School Nursing | 9 |
| ER/Trauma Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 48 |
| Women’s Health Nursing | 14 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Emory University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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.