by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Rivier University stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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Rivier University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #1,042 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire | 8 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire | 8 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire | 8 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire | 14 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire | 14 |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire | 14 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in New Hampshire | 14 |
| College Major Best Value | 14 |
| College Major Best Value | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rivier University conferred 117 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Rivier University earn a median of $84,081 a year. This is higher than $74,925, the median for all majors at Rivier University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Rivier University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $32,750 in student loans. This is higher than $28,150, the typical median for all majors at Rivier University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,412 | $38,078 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
Read more about Rivier University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 6% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Rivier University are White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rivier University with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 2% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Rivier University were White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rivier University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Among recent graduates, 13% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Rivier University are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rivier University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Rivier University.
This nursing program at Rivier University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 244 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 69 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 12 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 2 |
Rivier University conferred 244 degrees in nursing science recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
Rivier University granted 69 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
Rivier University conferred 12 completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
Rivier University granted 2 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).