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 BYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at BYU was ranked #353 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #6 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Brigham Young University - Provo handed out 130 bachelor's degrees in nursing. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in nursing from BYU. This makes it the #365 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at BYU is $50,600. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BYU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $7,830 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 Brigham Young University - Provo.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 130 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from BYU. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from BYU in 2021, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at BYU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 193 |
| Communication Sciences | 125 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 34 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 30 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 25 |
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