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 A-State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #322 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #3 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 205 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 67 students received their master’s degree in nursing from A-State. This makes it the #145 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #246 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at A-State is $57,156. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at A-State make a median salary of $118,704. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at A-State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,355 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 Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 nursing majors earned their associate's degree from A-State. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at A-State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 183 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from A-State. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 143 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 67 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from A-State in 2021, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 69 |
| Communication Sciences | 65 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 61 |
| Allied Health Professions | 60 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 28 |
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