Nursing at Lenoir-Rhyne University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Lenoir-Rhyne University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lenoir-Rhyne University sits in Hickory, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 nursing degrees were awarded at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lenoir-Rhyne University
Online coursework is an option at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Of 2,256 students, 347 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,107 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Lenoir-Rhyne University
Use these rankings to compare Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #26 of 72 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #73 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #186 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #432 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #956 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1479 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #26 of 72 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #73 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #186 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #432 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #956 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1479 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Lenoir-Rhyne University
Those who finish Lenoir-Rhyne 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 | $56,664 |
| 2 years | $48,265 |
| 3 years | $56,352 |
| 4 years | $60,268 |
| 5 years | $68,949 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Lenoir-Rhyne University report median earnings of $60,268, compared with $57,421 for all Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Lenoir-Rhyne University comes in at $26,300.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Lenoir-Rhyne University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Lenoir-Rhyne University are 95% women (55) and 5% men (3).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Lenoir-Rhyne University
Of the 46 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Lenoir-Rhyne University, 93% were women (43) and 7% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Lenoir-Rhyne University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Lenoir-Rhyne University
Of the 1 master’s nursing graduates at Lenoir-Rhyne University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Nursing Doctoral Program at Lenoir-Rhyne University
Of the 11 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Lenoir-Rhyne University, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 27% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Lenoir-Rhyne University, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Lenoir-Rhyne University
This Nursing program at Lenoir-Rhyne University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 46 |
| Nursing Administration | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Lenoir-Rhyne University go on to a range of careers. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.