Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #916 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #14 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $54,148. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Murray State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,082 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Murray State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 6 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 103 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 7 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Communication Sciences | 78 |
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 36 |
Public Health | 34 |
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 17 |