Below are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at Rivier University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Rivier University as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #987 out of 2,000 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Nursing Schools 987 of 2,000 Best Nursing Schools in New Hampshire 7 of 17 Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region 72 of 98
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
During the most recent reporting year, Rivier University conferred 127 master’s degrees in nursing.
Rivier University is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Rivier University awarded 127 master’s completions in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rivier University conferred 14 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
Rivier University is not currently ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
All of the 14 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in nursing from Rivier University identified as women.
The largest share of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at Rivier University were White. Approximately 86% 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 professional certificate in nursing.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rivier University conferred 12 professional certificate completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).
Rivier University conferred 2 professional certificate degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Rivier University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing 117 Associate’s Degrees in Nursing 69