Nursing at Florida Atlantic University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Florida Atlantic University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 453 nursing graduations were recorded at Florida Atlantic University.
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Studying Online at Florida Atlantic University
Online coursework is an option at Florida Atlantic University. Among 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
Rankings can help you compare Florida Atlantic University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #9 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #16 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #135 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #228 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #323 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #9 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #16 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #135 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #228 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #323 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Florida Atlantic University
Graduates of Florida Atlantic 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 | $68,271 |
| 2 years | $70,208 |
| 3 years | $73,394 |
| 4 years | $82,060 |
| 5 years | $98,093 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Florida Atlantic University take home a median $82,060, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Florida Atlantic University is $21,070.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Florida Atlantic University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Florida Atlantic University are 89% women (401) and 11% men (52).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Florida Atlantic University
Among the 305 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 86% were women (263) and 14% were men (42).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 86 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 72 |
| Black / African American | 119 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Florida Atlantic University
Among the 89 master’s nursing graduates at Florida Atlantic University, 94% were women (84) and 6% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 58% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, above the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Florida Atlantic University
Of the 10 doctoral nursing graduates at Florida Atlantic University, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, higher than 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 Florida Atlantic University
This Nursing program at Florida Atlantic University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 394 |
| Nursing Science | 10 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 17 |
| Nursing Practice | 32 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Florida Atlantic University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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.