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#1

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

Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH

In general, Ohio University-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,207

Median Starting Salary

$59,771
#2

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

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Boston is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$17,123

Median Starting Salary

$56,940
#3

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

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH

the University of Toledo is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 12,600 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$17,654

Median Starting Salary

$57,731
#4

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

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,747

Median Starting Salary

$58,035
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Geriatric Nurse/Nursing

Geriatric Nurse/Nursing programs prepare registered nurses to provide health care to aging and elderly patients. Includes instruction in geriatric primary care, geriatric diagnosis, mental health and aging, primary care management, geriatric acute and chronic illness, advanced nursing practices for geriatric patients, evidence-based nursing practice, advanced physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapeutics.

Of the 13 Geriatric Nurse/Nursing degrees granted each year at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level, 77% percent are awarded to women and the other 23% percent are men. Did you know that Massachusetts has more students graduating with a degree in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing than any other state in the US? In fact, Massachusetts awarded 6 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing is $57,500.

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

Some of the highest paying careers for Geriatric Nurse/Nursing majors include Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary. But, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing can prepare you for are Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
13
Female Students
10 (76%)
Male Students
3 (23%)

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