Nursing at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Ohio University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Ohio University-Main Campus is in Athens, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,401 nursing degrees were awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at Ohio University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio University-Main Campus. Among 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Ohio University-Main Campus’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #4 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 310 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #54 of 98 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #205 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #315 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1281 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #4 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 310 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #54 of 98 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #205 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #315 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1281 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Graduates of Ohio University-Main Campus’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,766 |
| 2 years | $66,044 |
| 3 years | $69,201 |
| 4 years | $76,543 |
| 5 years | $86,355 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus take home a median $76,543, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus stands at $26,778.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 86% women (1,204) and 14% men (197).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 1,212 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Ohio University-Main Campus, 86% were women (1,040) and 14% were men (172).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 890 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 82 |
| Black / African American | 98 |
| Asian | 73 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 39 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 19 |
Minority students account for 24% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 136 master’s nursing graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 86% were women (117) and 14% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 108 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, below 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 Ohio University-Main Campus
The Nursing program at Ohio University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 1,273 |
| Nursing Administration | 6 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 89 |
| Nursing Practice | 20 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Ohio University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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