Nursing at University of San Diego
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at University of San Diego. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of San Diego is located in San Diego, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 91 nursing graduations were recorded at University of San Diego.
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Online Class Availability at University of San Diego
Online coursework is an option at University of San Diego. Of 9,714 students, 1,470 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of San Diego
Rankings can help you compare University of San Diego’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #34 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #44 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #94 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #115 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #189 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1726 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #34 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #44 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #94 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #115 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #189 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1726 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of San Diego
Graduates of University of San Diego’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 | $98,227 |
| 2 years | $94,416 |
| 3 years | $96,236 |
| 4 years | $107,571 |
| 5 years | $126,186 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of San Diego take home a median $107,571, compared with $80,450 for all University of San Diego graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at University of San Diego, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of San Diego are 85% women (77) and 15% men (14).
Nursing Master’s Program at University of San Diego
Among the 52 master’s nursing graduates at University of San Diego, 83% were women (43) and 17% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of San Diego, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of San Diego
Of the 6 doctoral nursing graduates at University of San Diego, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of San Diego.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of San Diego, above the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of San Diego
The Nursing program at University of San Diego offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | 5 |
| Nursing Science | 6 |
| Nursing Practice | 43 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 37 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of San Diego pursue many career paths. 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
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