by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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. In addition, we cover how USJ ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at USJ was ranked #362 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Saint Joseph handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in nursing from USJ. This makes it the #197 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at USJ is $86,555. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USJ, nursing students borrow a median amount of $42,302 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at USJ is $428 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USJ was $779 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,608 | $45,608 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 96 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from USJ. About 92% of these graduates were women and the other 8% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Saint Joseph with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the USJ nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USJ Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from USJ make a median salary of $121,317 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 43 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from USJ, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Saint Joseph with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Saint Joseph.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 59 |
| Allied Health Professions | 45 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 21 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 16 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 15 |
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