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Nursing at Seattle Pacific University

Nursing at Seattle Pacific University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Seattle Pacific University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Seattle Pacific University sits in Seattle, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 109 nursing degrees were awarded at Seattle Pacific University.

Studying Online at Seattle Pacific University

Distance learning is available at Seattle Pacific University. Of 2,261 students, 53 (2%) studied exclusively online and 430 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Seattle Pacific University

Rankings can help you compare Seattle Pacific University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #7 of 36
Best Value Washington #34 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #51 of 224
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #119 of 1,918
Best Value Far Western (Region) #164 of 218
Best Value Nationwide #1504 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Seattle Pacific University

Graduates of Seattle Pacific University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Seattle Pacific University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $71,224
2 years $71,463
3 years $76,324
4 years $83,422
5 years $103,407

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Seattle Pacific University take home a median $83,422, compared with $72,555 for all Seattle Pacific University graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Seattle Pacific University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Seattle Pacific University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Seattle Pacific University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Seattle Pacific University are 88% women (96) and 12% men (13).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Seattle Pacific University

Of the 89 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Seattle Pacific University, 88% were women (78) and 12% were men (11).

Seattle Pacific 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 Seattle Pacific University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 43
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 7
Asian 20
Two or More Races 8
International (Nonresident) 3
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Seattle Pacific University

Minority students account for 44% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University, higher than the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Doctoral Program at Seattle Pacific University

Of the 20 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Seattle Pacific University, 90% were women (18) and 10% were men (2).

Seattle Pacific University gender breakdown of Nursing Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Asian 7
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Seattle Pacific University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Seattle Pacific University, lower than 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 Seattle Pacific University

The Nursing program at Seattle Pacific University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 89
Nursing Practice 20

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Seattle Pacific University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

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