by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Rivier University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 9 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Rivier University as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #972 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 972 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire | 7 of 17 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 72 of 96 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at Rivier University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 117 |
| Associate’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 127 |
| Professional Certificate | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rivier University handed out 117 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Rivier University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Hampshire | 7 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 46 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 490 |
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 |
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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 |
Rivier University conferred 117 bachelor’s degrees in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 98% to women and 2% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rivier University conferred 69 associate’s degrees in nursing.
Rivier University is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the associate’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in New Hampshire | 2 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region | 24 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 510 |
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 |
Rivier University awarded 69 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Rivier University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 127 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 14 |
