Nursing at Jacksonville University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Jacksonville University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Jacksonville University is located in Jacksonville, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 424 nursing degrees were granted at Jacksonville University.
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Online Class Availability at Jacksonville University
Many students take online classes at Jacksonville University. Of 4,247 students, 433 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,537 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Jacksonville University
Use these rankings to compare Jacksonville University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #23 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #49 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #90 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #464 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #591 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1606 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #23 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #49 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #90 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #464 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #591 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1606 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Jacksonville University
Graduates of Jacksonville 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 | $72,311 |
| 2 years | $72,524 |
| 3 years | $74,437 |
| 4 years | $82,776 |
| 5 years | $98,236 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Jacksonville University earn a median of $82,776, compared with $78,008 for all Jacksonville University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Jacksonville University comes in at $28,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Jacksonville University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Jacksonville University are 87% women (370) and 13% men (54).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Jacksonville University
Among the 245 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Jacksonville University, 86% were women (210) and 14% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Jacksonville University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 121 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 53 |
| Asian | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Jacksonville University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Jacksonville University
Among the 119 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Jacksonville University, 89% were women (106) and 11% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Jacksonville University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 83 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville University
The Nursing program at Jacksonville University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 290 |
| Nursing Administration | 24 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 43 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 17 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 18 |
| Nursing Practice | 25 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 2 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Jacksonville University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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