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 CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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CSULB is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #95 out of 1,774 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 137 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 236 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 111 students received their master’s degree in nursing from CSULB. This makes it the #87 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $83,777 a year. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSULB, nursing students borrow a median amount of $18,661 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 - Long Beach.
Of the 137 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from CSULB, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Of the 111 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from CSULB in 2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 318 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 231 |
| Communication Sciences | 50 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 33 |
| Public Health | 27 |
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