Nursing at Tarleton State University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Tarleton State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tarleton State University is located in Stephenville, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 166 nursing degrees were awarded at Tarleton State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tarleton State University
Many students take online classes at Tarleton State University. Of 17,433 students, 6,403 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,924 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Tarleton State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Tarleton State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #33 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #43 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #81 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #141 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #430 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1283 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Tarleton State University
Graduates of Tarleton State 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 | $62,706 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $66,332 |
| 4 years | $73,918 |
| 5 years | $86,067 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Tarleton State University report median earnings of $73,918, compared with $52,965 for all Tarleton State University graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Tarleton State University stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Tarleton State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Tarleton State University are 89% women (148) and 11% men (18).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Tarleton State University
Among the 159 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Tarleton State University, 89% were women (141) and 11% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 110 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 30% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Tarleton State University
Among the 7 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Tarleton State University, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University, higher than 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 Tarleton State University
This Nursing program at Tarleton State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 159 |
| Nursing Administration | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Tarleton State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.
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