by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fresno State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Fresno State was ranked #217 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 #31 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Fresno handed out 154 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 186 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Fresno State. This makes it the #586 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #209 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fresno State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,004 a year. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Fresno State make a median salary of $108,496 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fresno State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $17,938 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 - Fresno.
The nursing program at Fresno State awarded 154 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 19 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Fresno 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 - Fresno with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 172 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 132 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 59 |
| Public Health | 13 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 11 |
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