Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Thomas Jefferson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 688 nursing graduations were recorded at Thomas Jefferson University.
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Online Class Availability at Thomas Jefferson University
Distance learning is available at Thomas Jefferson University. Among 8,238 students, 927 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Thomas Jefferson University
Rankings can help you compare Thomas Jefferson University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 274 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #59 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #208 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1640 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #11 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 274 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #59 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #208 of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1640 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University
Students who complete Thomas Jefferson 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 | $83,925 |
| 2 years | $84,282 |
| 3 years | $90,693 |
| 4 years | $99,205 |
| 5 years | $105,749 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Thomas Jefferson University report median earnings of $99,205, compared with $83,415 for all Thomas Jefferson University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Thomas Jefferson University stands at $30,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Thomas Jefferson University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Thomas Jefferson University are 87% women (597) and 13% men (91).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Thomas Jefferson University
Of the 342 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Thomas Jefferson University, 85% were women (290) and 15% were men (52).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Thomas Jefferson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 204 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 40 |
| Asian | 51 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 39% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Thomas Jefferson University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Thomas Jefferson University
Among the 251 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Thomas Jefferson University, 91% were women (228) and 9% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Thomas Jefferson University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 177 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 27% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Thomas Jefferson University, lower 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 Thomas Jefferson University
The Nursing program at Thomas Jefferson University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 521 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 110 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 19 |
| Nursing Practice | 38 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Thomas Jefferson University work across a variety of fields. 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.