Nursing at Pittsburg State University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Pittsburg State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pittsburg State University is in Pittsburg, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 118 nursing graduations were recorded at Pittsburg State University.
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Online Class Availability at Pittsburg State University
Online coursework is an option at Pittsburg State University. Of 5,755 students, 1,043 (18%) studied exclusively online and 2,435 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Pittsburg State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Pittsburg State University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #6 of 37 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #27 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #51 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #132 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #842 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1251 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #6 of 37 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #27 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #51 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #132 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #842 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1251 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Pittsburg State University
Those who finish Pittsburg State 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 | $56,234 |
| 2 years | $54,586 |
| 3 years | $57,260 |
| 4 years | $59,001 |
| 5 years | $75,413 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Pittsburg State University report median earnings of $59,001, compared with $48,271 for all Pittsburg State University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Pittsburg State University comes in at $22,791.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Pittsburg State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Pittsburg State University are 84% women (99) and 16% men (19).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Pittsburg State University
Among the 106 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Pittsburg State University, 85% were women (90) and 15% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 88 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Pittsburg State University
Among the 6 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Pittsburg State University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Pittsburg State 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 Pittsburg State University
This Nursing program at Pittsburg State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 106 |
| Nursing Science | 6 |
| Nursing Practice | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Pittsburg State University go on to a range of careers. 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
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