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. We've also included details on how Sac State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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Sac State was ranked #245 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 #38 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 255 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 253 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 61 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Sac State. This makes it the #165 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 Sac State is $105,852. 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.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Sac State make a median salary of $84,797. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sac State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $19,000 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 - Sacramento.
Of the 255 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Sac State 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 - Sacramento with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 30 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Sac State. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 161 |
| Public Health | 139 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 34 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 31 |
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