Nursing at Shenandoah University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Shenandoah University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Shenandoah University is located in Winchester, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 150 nursing graduations were recorded at Shenandoah University.
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Online Class Availability at Shenandoah University
Online coursework is an option at Shenandoah University. Among 4,454 students, 660 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,053 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Shenandoah University
Use these rankings to compare Shenandoah University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #12 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #49 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #485 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #515 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1715 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #12 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #49 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #485 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #515 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1715 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Shenandoah University
Students who complete Shenandoah 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 | $74,245 |
| 2 years | $68,966 |
| 3 years | $68,754 |
| 4 years | $77,303 |
| 5 years | $95,320 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Shenandoah University earn a median of $77,303, compared with $75,461 for all Shenandoah University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Shenandoah University stands at $29,749.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Shenandoah University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Shenandoah University are 89% women (134) and 11% men (16).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Shenandoah University
Among the 108 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Shenandoah University, 88% were women (95) and 12% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Shenandoah University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Unknown | 20 |
Minority students account for 26% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Shenandoah University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Shenandoah University
Among the 21 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Shenandoah University, 95% were women (20) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Shenandoah University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Shenandoah University, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Shenandoah University
Among the 2 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Shenandoah University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Shenandoah University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Shenandoah University, above 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 Shenandoah University
This Nursing program at Shenandoah University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 108 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 12 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 7 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 23 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Shenandoah University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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.
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