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#1

#1 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK

Every year, Oklahoma City University grants about 134 degrees to those majoring in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Music Performance, General, Dance, General, and Acting....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

134

SAT Score

1,040–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$23,143

Median Starting Salary

$61,042
#2

#2 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR

Every year, Ouachita Baptist University awards around 29 degrees to those studying Communication, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Adult Health Nurse/Nursing, and Christian Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$22,087

Median Starting Salary

$60,689
#3

#3 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC

At Methodist University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,130–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$25,786

Median Starting Salary

$58,097
#4

#4 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Worcester State University
Worcester, MA

At Worcester State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,020–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$14,307

Median Starting Salary

$60,892
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Adult Health Nurse/Nursing

Adult Health Nurse/Nursing programs prepare registered nurses to provide general care for adult patients. Includes instruction in adult primary care, adult pathophysiology, clinical management of medication and treatments, patient assessment and education, patient referral, and planning adult health maintenance programs.

Oklahoma grants the most Bachelors degrees in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing of all US states with 134 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing can expect approximately 86% percent of their classmates to be women and 14% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing is $57,500.

Popularity of Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Adult Health Nurse/Nursing majors, some of the most in demand careers include Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary. Not only that, Adult Health Nurse/Nursing graduates may find a top paying job, such as Nurse Practitioners or Registered Nurses.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
168
Female Students
145 (86%)
Male Students
23 (13%)

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