by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CDU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #34 out of 55 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CDU highly for nursing, placing at #173 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 173 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in California | 50 of 149 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at CDU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 39 |
| Master’s | 157 |
| Professional Certificate | 34 |
During the most recent reporting year, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
CDU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #34 out of 55 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 34 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 47 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CDU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $127,152 a year. This is above $116,374, the median for all majors at CDU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,424 | $23,000 |
Learn more about CDU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at CDU were Black or African American. About 54% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
CDU awarded 39 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (54%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CDU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 157 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 34 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.