Nursing at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is in Ponce, PR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 78 nursing graduations were recorded at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
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Studying Online at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Many students take online classes at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. Among 5,568 students, 150 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,848 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
These rankings give you a sense of how Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #5 of 33 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #26 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #851 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1658 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Students who complete Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $12,923 |
| 2 years | $10,740 |
| 3 years | $10,241 |
| 4 years | $32,210 |
| 5 years | $36,244 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce report median earnings of $32,210, compared with $27,845 for all Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce stands at $19,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce are 73% women (57) and 27% men (21).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Among the 75 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, 73% were women (55) and 27% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 73 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 97% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
Among the 3 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, above 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 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
This Nursing program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 75 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| Surgical Nursing | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.