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 CSUN ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at CSUN was ranked #336 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #50 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Northridge handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSUN is $89,831. 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 CSUN, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,000 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 - Northridge.
Of the 92 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from CSUN, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Northridge with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 492 |
| Communication Sciences | 281 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 261 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 47 |
| Allied Health Professions | 21 |
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