Nursing at Messiah University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Messiah University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Messiah University sits in Mechanicsburg, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 nursing degrees were awarded at Messiah University.
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Online Class Availability at Messiah University
Many students take online classes at Messiah University. Among 3,373 students, 721 (21%) studied exclusively online and 653 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Messiah University
Rankings can help you compare Messiah University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #26 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #58 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #107 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #205 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #362 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1632 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #26 of 84 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #58 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #107 of 274 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #205 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #362 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1632 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Messiah University
Those who finish Messiah 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 | $62,117 |
| 2 years | $62,546 |
| 3 years | $62,631 |
| 4 years | $68,786 |
| 5 years | $72,328 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Messiah University take home a median $68,786, compared with $49,943 for all Messiah University graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Messiah University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Messiah University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Messiah University are 76% women (42) and 24% men (13).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Messiah University
Of the 43 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Messiah University, 70% were women (30) and 30% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Messiah University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 12% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Messiah University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Messiah University
Among the 6 master’s nursing graduates at Messiah University, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Messiah University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Messiah University
This Nursing program at Messiah University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 43 |
| Nursing Practice | 12 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Messiah University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.