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. We've also included details on how CU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at CU was ranked #1,103 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #24 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Cumberland University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in nursing from CU. This makes it the #465 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,549 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $29,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Cumberland University.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 nursing majors earned their master's degree from CU. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 6 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 5 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2 |
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