by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UST ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UST was ranked #378 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #26 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of St. Thomas handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UST go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,412 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UST, nursing students borrow a median amount of $24,607 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 University of St. Thomas.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of St. Thomas with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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