Nursing at Yale University
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Yale University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Yale University is located in New Haven, CT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 199 nursing degrees were granted at Yale University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Yale University
Many students take online classes at Yale University. Of 15,564 students, 38 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 387 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Yale University
These rankings give you a sense of how Yale University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 97 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #68 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1624 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 97 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #68 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1624 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Yale University
Those who finish Yale University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $100,171 |
| 2 years | $102,926 |
| 3 years | $116,224 |
| 4 years | $128,407 |
| 5 years | $128,563 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Yale University earn a median of $128,407, compared with $119,690 for all Yale University graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Yale University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Yale University are 85% women (170) and 15% men (29).
Nursing Master’s Program at Yale University
Among the 108 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Yale University, 86% were women (93) and 14% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Yale University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Yale University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Yale University
Of the 17 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Yale University, 82% were women (14) and 18% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Yale University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Yale 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 Yale University
The Nursing program at Yale University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 199 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Yale University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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.