Nursing at Fresno Pacific University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Fresno Pacific University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fresno Pacific University sits in Fresno, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 48 nursing degrees were granted at Fresno Pacific University.
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Online Class Availability at Fresno Pacific University
Online coursework is an option at Fresno Pacific University. Of 2,879 students, 713 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,598 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Fresno Pacific University
Rankings can help you compare Fresno Pacific University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #83 of 141 |
| Best Value | California | #92 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #121 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #149 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #433 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #939 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Fresno Pacific University
Students who complete Fresno Pacific University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $105,135 |
| 2 years | $112,198 |
| 4 years | $119,148 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Fresno Pacific University report median earnings of $119,148, compared with $67,538 for all Fresno Pacific University graduates — about 76% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Fresno Pacific University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Fresno Pacific University are 79% women (38) and 21% men (10).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Fresno Pacific University
Among the 26 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Fresno Pacific University, 77% were women (20) and 23% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Fresno Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Fresno Pacific University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Fresno Pacific University
Among the 22 master’s nursing graduates at Fresno Pacific University, 82% were women (18) and 18% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Fresno Pacific University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Fresno Pacific 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 Fresno Pacific University
The Nursing program at Fresno Pacific University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 26 |
| Nursing Science | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Fresno Pacific University go on to a range of careers. 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.