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Nursing at Saint Peter’s University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Saint Peter’s University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Saint Peter’s University sits in Jersey City, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 31 nursing degrees were granted at Saint Peter’s University.

Studying Online at Saint Peter’s University

Many students take online classes at Saint Peter’s University. Of 3,572 students, 742 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,642 (46%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Saint Peter’s University

These rankings give you a sense of how Saint Peter’s University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#20 of 47
Best Value	New Jersey	#20 of 46
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#81 of 258
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#99 of 274
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#337 of 1,918
Best Value	Nationwide	#820 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#20 of 47
Best Value	New Jersey	#20 of 46
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#81 of 258
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#99 of 274
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#337 of 1,918
Best Value	Nationwide	#820 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Saint Peter’s University

Students who complete Saint Peter’s 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	$77,797
2 years	$81,886
3 years	$79,660
4 years	$86,630
5 years	$101,499

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Saint Peter’s University report median earnings of $86,630, compared with $61,544 for all Saint Peter’s University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Nursing graduates from Saint Peter’s University is $24,457.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Saint Peter’s University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Saint Peter’s University are 77% women (24) and 23% men (7).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Saint Peter’s University

Among the 29 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Saint Peter’s University, 79% were women (23) and 21% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Peter’s University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	4
Asian	5
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Peter’s University, above the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Saint Peter’s University

Among the 2 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Saint Peter’s University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Saint Peter’s University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Asian	2

Minority students account for 100% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Saint Peter’s University, higher 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 Saint Peter’s University

This Nursing program at Saint Peter’s University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Registered Nursing	29
Adult Health Nursing	2

Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Saint Peter’s 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.