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Nursing at Gannon University

Nursing at Gannon University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Gannon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Gannon University sits in Erie, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 129 nursing degrees were awarded at Gannon University.

Studying Online at Gannon University

Many students take online classes at Gannon University. Of 4,189 students, 236 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 785 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Gannon University

Use these rankings to compare Gannon University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #33 of 84
Best Value Pennsylvania #41 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #137 of 274
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #171 of 258
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #534 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1454 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #33 of 84
Best Value Pennsylvania #41 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #137 of 274
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #171 of 258
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #534 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1454 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Gannon University

Those who finish Gannon University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Gannon University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $78,403
2 years $76,524
3 years $82,391
4 years $86,748
5 years $107,441

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Gannon University report median earnings of $86,748, compared with $78,652 for all Gannon University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Gannon University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Gannon University is $29,485.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Gannon University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Gannon University are 74% women (95) and 26% men (34).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Gannon University

Among the 65 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Gannon University, 80% were women (52) and 20% were men (13).

Gannon University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Gannon University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 47
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 3
Asian 2
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Gannon University

Minority students account for 18% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Gannon University, below the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Gannon University

Among the 16 master’s nursing graduates at Gannon University, 44% were women (7) and 56% were men (9).

Gannon University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Gannon University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 8
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Gannon University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Gannon 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 Gannon University

This Nursing program at Gannon University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 65
Nurse Anesthetist 13
Family Practice Nursing 3
Nursing Practice 37
Nursing Research & Other 11

Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Students who finish Nursing program at Gannon University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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

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