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Nursing at Villanova University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Villanova University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Villanova University is in Villanova, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 274 nursing degrees were awarded at Villanova University.

Online Class Availability at Villanova University

Online coursework is an option at Villanova University. Of 10,041 students, 1,069 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,768 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Villanova University

Rankings can help you compare Villanova University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #4 of 84
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #19 of 274
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #58 of 1,918
Best Value Pennsylvania #79 of 79
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #256 of 258
Best Value Nationwide #1855 of 1,878

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Pennsylvania #4 of 84
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #19 of 274
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #58 of 1,918
Best Value Pennsylvania #79 of 79
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #256 of 258
Best Value Nationwide #1855 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Villanova University

Students who complete Villanova University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Villanova University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $81,705
2 years $90,997
3 years $95,281
4 years $104,813
5 years $127,299

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Villanova University take home a median $104,813, compared with $95,421 for all Villanova University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Villanova University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Nursing graduates from Villanova University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Villanova University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Villanova University are 87% women (239) and 13% men (35).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Villanova University

Among the 175 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Villanova University, 87% were women (153) and 13% were men (22).

Villanova University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Villanova University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 112
Hispanic / Latino 18
Black / African American 12
Asian 25
Two or More Races 7
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Villanova University

Minority students account for 35% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Villanova University, below the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Villanova University

Among the 42 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Villanova University, 90% were women (38) and 10% were men (4).

Villanova University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Villanova University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 33
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 3
Asian 4
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Villanova University

Minority students account for 21% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Villanova University, below the national average of 40%.*

Nursing Doctoral Program at Villanova University

Among the 11 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Villanova University, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).

Villanova University gender breakdown of Nursing Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Villanova University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Villanova University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Villanova University

This Nursing program at Villanova University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 228
Nursing Practice 46

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Students who finish Nursing program at Villanova University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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

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