Nursing at Kean University
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Kean University is located in Union, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 65 nursing degrees were granted at Kean University.
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Studying Online at Kean University
Distance learning is available at Kean University. Among 13,905 students, 1,667 (12%) studied exclusively online and 1,546 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Kean University
Use these rankings to compare Kean University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #7 of 47 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #17 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #58 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #138 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #686 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #7 of 47 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #17 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #58 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #138 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #686 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Kean University
Students who complete Kean 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 | $88,003 |
| 2 years | $86,631 |
| 3 years | $87,221 |
| 4 years | $96,808 |
| 5 years | $111,769 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Kean University report median earnings of $96,808, compared with $56,858 for all Kean University graduates — about 70% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Kean University comes in at $20,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Kean University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Kean University are 92% women (60) and 8% men (5).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Kean University
Among the 21 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Kean University, 76% were women (16) and 24% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Kean University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Kean University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Kean University
Among the 5 master’s nursing graduates at Kean University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Kean University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Kean 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 Kean University
The Nursing program at Kean University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 65 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Kean University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.