Nursing at Rivier University
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Rivier University sits in Nashua, NH.
During the most recent reporting year, 327 nursing degrees were awarded at Rivier University.
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Studying Online at Rivier University
Distance learning is available at Rivier University. Among 2,777 students, 634 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 475 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Rivier University
Use these rankings to compare Rivier University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Hampshire | #8 of 17 |
| Best Value | New Hampshire | #14 of 16 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #71 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #73 of 97 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1042 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1655 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Rivier University
Graduates of Rivier University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $79,105 |
| 2 years | $79,027 |
| 3 years | $88,542 |
| 4 years | $84,081 |
| 5 years | $87,001 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Rivier University earn a median of $84,081, compared with $74,925 for all Rivier University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Rivier University comes in at $32,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Rivier University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Rivier University are 93% women (304) and 7% men (23).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Rivier University
Of the 69 associate’s nursing graduates at Rivier University, 94% were women (65) and 6% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rivier University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rivier University, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Rivier University
Of the 117 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Rivier University, 98% were women (115) and 2% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rivier University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 83 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rivier University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Rivier University
Among the 127 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Rivier University, 87% were women (110) and 13% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Rivier University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 86 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Rivier University, 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 Rivier University
The Nursing program at Rivier University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 69 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 2 |
| Nursing Science | 244 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 12 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Rivier University pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.