Nursing at Vanderbilt University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Vanderbilt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Vanderbilt University sits in Nashville, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 486 nursing degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University.
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Online Class Availability at Vanderbilt University
Distance learning is available at Vanderbilt University. Among 13,575 students, 652 (5%) studied exclusively online and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Vanderbilt University
Rankings can help you compare Vanderbilt University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 506 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #29 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #188 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #345 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1187 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 506 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #29 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #188 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #345 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1187 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Vanderbilt University
Those who finish Vanderbilt University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $103,521 |
| 2 years | $96,746 |
| 3 years | $102,483 |
| 4 years | $112,903 |
| 5 years | $123,761 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $112,903, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Vanderbilt University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Vanderbilt University are 89% women (434) and 11% men (52).
Nursing Master’s Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 389 master’s nursing graduates at Vanderbilt University, 90% were women (351) and 10% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 280 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 30 |
| Asian | 24 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 27% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Vanderbilt University
Of the 7 doctoral nursing graduates at Vanderbilt University, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, 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 Vanderbilt University
The Nursing program at Vanderbilt University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 30 |
| Nursing Administration | 4 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 31 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 71 |
| Maternal & Neonatal Nursing | 17 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 25 |
| Nursing Science | 25 |
| School Nursing | 62 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 60 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 53 |
| ER/Trauma Nursing | 20 |
| Nursing Practice | 55 |
| Women’s Health Nursing | 33 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Vanderbilt University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.