Nursing at South University-Virginia Beach
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what South University-Virginia Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
South University-Virginia Beach sits in Virginia Beach, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 nursing degrees were awarded at South University-Virginia Beach.
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Online & Distance Learning at South University-Virginia Beach
Distance learning is available at South University-Virginia Beach. Of 258 students, 128 (50%) studied exclusively online and 48 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at South University-Virginia Beach
Rankings can help you compare South University-Virginia Beach’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #42 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #43 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #438 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #461 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1577 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1674 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from South University-Virginia Beach
Those who finish South University-Virginia Beach’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 | $66,373 |
| 2 years | $67,736 |
| 3 years | $72,470 |
| 4 years | $79,596 |
| 5 years | $103,383 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from South University-Virginia Beach earn a median of $79,596, compared with $64,851 for all South University-Virginia Beach graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from South University-Virginia Beach stands at $41,815.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at South University-Virginia Beach, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at South University-Virginia Beach are 90% women (26) and 10% men (3).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at South University-Virginia Beach
Among the 28 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at South University-Virginia Beach, 89% were women (25) and 11% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South University-Virginia Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 68% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at South University-Virginia Beach, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at South University-Virginia Beach
Among the 1 master’s nursing degrees awarded at South University-Virginia Beach, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at South University-Virginia Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at South University-Virginia Beach, 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-Virginia Beach
The Nursing program at South University-Virginia Beach includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 28 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at South University-Virginia Beach go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
- 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.