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 Carson - Newman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Carson - Newman was ranked #517 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #15 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Carson - Newman University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Carson - Newman. This makes it the #392 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Carson - Newman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,186 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Carson - Newman make a median salary of $81,965. 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 Carson - Newman, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Carson - Newman is $241 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Carson - Newman University.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carson - Newman University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Carson - Newman. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Carson - Newman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carson - Newman University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 12 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 11 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 2 |
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