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. We've also included details on how Augusta University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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Augusta University was ranked #213 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Augusta University handed out 201 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 181 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 156 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Augusta University. This makes it the #64 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 96 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #23 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 Augusta University is $62,285. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Augusta University make a median salary of $71,143 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Augusta University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,956 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Augusta University is $213 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Augusta University.
Of the 201 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Augusta University in 2020-2021, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Augusta University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Augusta University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 156 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from Augusta University in 2020-2021, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Augusta University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 232 |
| Dentistry | 96 |
| Allied Health Professions | 80 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 77 |
| Dental Support Services | 55 |
