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. In addition, we cover how Delta State University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Delta State University was ranked #810 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #8 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Delta State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Delta State University. This makes it the #522 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #327 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Delta State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,982 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Delta State University make a median salary of $88,717 a year. 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 Delta State University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,590 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 Delta State University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Delta State University. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delta State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delta State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 10 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 4 |
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