Nursing at La Roche University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at La Roche University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
La Roche University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 78 nursing degrees were granted at La Roche University.
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Studying Online at La Roche University
Many students take online classes at La Roche University. Of 2,153 students, 83 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 585 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at La Roche University
Use these rankings to compare La Roche University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #35 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #51 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #165 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #181 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #914 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1417 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #35 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #51 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #165 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #181 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #914 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1417 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from La Roche University
Students who complete La Roche 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 | $59,802 |
| 2 years | $57,995 |
| 4 years | $73,500 |
| 5 years | $76,631 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from La Roche University report median earnings of $73,500, compared with $57,825 for all La Roche University graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from La Roche University comes in at $31,135.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at La Roche University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at La Roche University are 82% women (64) and 18% men (14).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at La Roche University
Of the 1 bachelor’s nursing graduates at La Roche University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at La Roche University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Nursing Master’s Program at La Roche University
Of the 77 master’s nursing graduates at La Roche University, 82% were women (63) and 18% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at La Roche University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 52 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at La Roche University, lower than 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 La Roche University
This Nursing program at La Roche University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 78 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at La Roche University go on to a range of careers. 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.