by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Bellarmine University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Bellarmine University as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #1,157 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,157 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Kentucky | 12 of 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 278 of 550 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at Bellarmine University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 130 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Professional Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Bellarmine University conferred 130 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Bellarmine University is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 161 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 668 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Bellarmine University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,879 a year. This is higher than $55,762, the median for all majors at Bellarmine University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Bellarmine University, nursing students accumulate a median of $30,800 in student loans. This is above $26,766, the typical median for all majors at Bellarmine University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,970 | $47,180 |
| Fees | $1,590 | $1,590 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Bellarmine University were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bellarmine University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Bellarmine University granted 130 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Bellarmine University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 16 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 3 |
