Nursing at South University-Richmond
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at South University-Richmond. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
South University-Richmond is located in Glen Allen, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 nursing degrees were granted at South University-Richmond.
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Online Class Availability at South University-Richmond
Online coursework is an option at South University-Richmond. Of 395 students, 148 (37%) studied exclusively online and 5 (1%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at South University-Richmond
Rankings can help you compare South University-Richmond’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #41 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #45 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #432 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #469 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1642 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1644 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from South University-Richmond
Those who finish South University-Richmond’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 | $68,479 |
| 2 years | $69,792 |
| 3 years | $74,671 |
| 4 years | $81,934 |
| 5 years | $103,383 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from South University-Richmond take home a median $81,934, compared with $86,573 for all South University-Richmond graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from South University-Richmond comes in at $41,815.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at South University-Richmond, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at South University-Richmond are 91% women (31) and 9% men (3).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at South University-Richmond
Of the 30 bachelor’s nursing graduates at South University-Richmond, 93% were women (28) and 7% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South University-Richmond.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 67% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South University-Richmond, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at South University-Richmond
Among the 4 master’s nursing graduates at South University-Richmond, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at South University-Richmond.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Minority students account for 75% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at South University-Richmond, above 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 South University-Richmond
This Nursing program at South University-Richmond offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 30 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at South University-Richmond go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying 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.