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#1

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

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Generally, Seattle University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,160–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$35,412

Median Starting Salary

$61,168
#2

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

Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN

Saint Mary's College is a somewhat selective school. They receive 2,260 applications every year .

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,160–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$27,960

Median Starting Salary

$65,024
#3

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

Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Maryville University of Saint Louis is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$26,757

Median Starting Salary

$60,108
#4

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

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$56,852
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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 31 Geriatric Nurse/Nursing degrees granted each year at the Doctors degree professional practice level, 94% percent are awarded to women and the other 6% percent are men. Did you know that Washington has more students graduating with a degree in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing than any other state in the US? In fact, Washington awarded 13 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, 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 Nurse Practitioners, 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
31
Female Students
29 (93%)
Male Students
2 (6%)

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