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 Dordt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Dordt was ranked #621 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #12 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Dordt University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Dordt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,054 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Dordt, nursing students borrow a median amount of $24,500 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 Dordt University.
The nursing program at Dordt awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Dordt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dordt University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
