Nursing at Salve Regina University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Salve Regina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salve Regina University is located in Newport, RI.
During the most recent reporting year, 151 nursing degrees were awarded at Salve Regina University.
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Studying Online at Salve Regina University
Many students take online classes at Salve Regina University. Of 2,791 students, 568 (20%) studied exclusively online and 343 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Salve Regina University
Rankings can help you compare Salve Regina University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #20 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #83 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #222 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1797 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #20 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #83 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #222 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1797 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Salve Regina University
Those who finish Salve Regina University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,840 |
| 2 years | $69,477 |
| 3 years | $74,932 |
| 4 years | $81,759 |
| 5 years | $90,766 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Salve Regina University take home a median $81,759, compared with $66,857 for all Salve Regina University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Salve Regina University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Salve Regina University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Salve Regina University are 89% women (135) and 11% men (16).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Salve Regina University
Of the 89 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Salve Regina University, 87% were women (77) and 13% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Salve Regina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 10% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Salve Regina University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Salve Regina University
Among the 59 master’s nursing graduates at Salve Regina University, 95% were women (56) and 5% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Salve Regina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Salve Regina University, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Salve Regina University
Among the 3 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Salve Regina University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Salve Regina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Salve Regina University, below the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Salve Regina University
This Nursing program at Salve Regina University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 89 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 62 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Salve Regina University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.