Nursing at Liberty University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Liberty University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Liberty University sits in Lynchburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 619 nursing graduations were recorded at Liberty University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Liberty University
Online coursework is an option at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) studied exclusively online and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Liberty University
These rankings give you a sense of how Liberty University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #24 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #47 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #238 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #481 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1109 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1710 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #24 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #47 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #238 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #481 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1109 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1710 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Liberty University
Those who finish Liberty 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 | $70,914 |
| 2 years | $70,711 |
| 3 years | $74,608 |
| 4 years | $80,861 |
| 5 years | $84,487 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Liberty University take home a median $80,861, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Liberty University is $27,457.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Liberty University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Liberty University are 89% women (553) and 11% men (66).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Liberty University
Among the 240 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Liberty University, 90% were women (215) and 10% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 189 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 14 |
Minority students account for 14% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 182 master’s nursing graduates at Liberty University, 89% were women (162) and 11% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 106 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 31 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Liberty University
Among the 58 doctoral nursing graduates at Liberty University, 86% were women (50) and 14% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 16 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Liberty 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 Liberty University
The Nursing program at Liberty University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 242 |
| Nursing Administration | 180 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 128 |
| Nursing Practice | 69 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Liberty University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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
- 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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