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, and more. Also, learn how CDU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, CDU came in at #89. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 1,000% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 214 students received their master’s degree in nursing from CDU. This makes it the #40 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CDU was $789 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $18,933 $18,933 Books and Supplies $938 $938
Learn more about CDU tuition and fees.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from CDU in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the CDU nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CDU Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from CDU make a median salary of $127,454 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 217 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from CDU in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 46 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 25 |
| Public Health | 22 |