Nursing at Northwest Nazarene University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Nazarene University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwest Nazarene University is in Nampa, ID.
During the most recent reporting year, 80 nursing degrees were granted at Northwest Nazarene University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Nazarene University
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Nazarene University. Among 1,635 students, 268 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 605 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northwest Nazarene University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest Nazarene University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #8 of 12 |
| Best Value | Idaho | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #52 of 73 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #61 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1349 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1594 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University
Students who complete Northwest Nazarene 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 | $73,346 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $65,637 |
| 4 years | $72,896 |
| 5 years | $77,323 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn a median of $72,896, compared with $60,473 for all Northwest Nazarene University graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Northwest Nazarene University is $37,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Northwest Nazarene University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Northwest Nazarene University are 89% women (71) and 11% men (9).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Northwest Nazarene University
Among the 44 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Northwest Nazarene University, 91% were women (40) and 9% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Nazarene University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 20% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Nazarene University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Northwest Nazarene University
Of the 36 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Northwest Nazarene University, 86% were women (31) and 14% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Northwest Nazarene University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Northwest Nazarene 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 Northwest Nazarene University
The Nursing program at Northwest Nazarene University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 44 |
| Nursing Administration | 10 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 26 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Northwest Nazarene University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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
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