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. In addition, we cover how Briar Cliff ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Briar Cliff was ranked #558 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #9 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Briar Cliff University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Briar Cliff. This makes it the #313 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #327 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Briar Cliff go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,009 a year. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Briar Cliff University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Briar Cliff. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Briar Cliff University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The nursing program at Briar Cliff awarded 27 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Briar Cliff University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 31 |
| Allied Health Professions | 4 |
