Nursing at United States University
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United States University is in San Diego, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 821 nursing graduations were recorded at United States University.
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Online & Distance Learning at United States University
Many students take online classes at United States University. Among 2,454 students, 970 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,484 (60%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at United States University
Use these rankings to compare United States University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #102 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #112 of 141 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #168 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #177 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #912 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1395 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from United States University
Those who finish United States 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 | $116,603 |
| 2 years | $102,003 |
| 3 years | $112,421 |
| 4 years | $123,148 |
| 5 years | $130,599 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from United States University earn a median of $123,148, compared with $114,683 for all United States University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from United States University comes in at $32,641.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at United States University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at United States University are 83% women (683) and 17% men (138).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at United States University
Of the 28 bachelor’s nursing graduates at United States University, 86% were women (24) and 14% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at United States University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at United States University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at United States University
Among the 779 master’s nursing degrees awarded at United States University, 83% were women (646) and 17% were men (133).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at United States University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 251 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 116 |
| Black / African American | 110 |
| Asian | 246 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 24 |
| Unknown | 28 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at United States University, 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 United States University
The Nursing program at United States University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 28 |
| Nursing Administration | 35 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 758 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at United States University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.