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Nursing at Salve Regina University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Salve Regina University
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.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Salve Regina University

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).

Salve Regina University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Salve Regina University

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).

Salve Regina University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Salve Regina University

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).

Salve Regina University gender breakdown of Nursing Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Salve Regina University

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

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