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 Chico State ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Chico State was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #43 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Chico State. This makes it the #534 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 Chico State is $94,107. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Chico State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,125 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 California State University - Chico.
Of the 119 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Chico State, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Chico State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 87 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 57 |
| Public Health | 56 |
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