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 Drexel ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Drexel came in at #37. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Drexel University handed out 533 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 485 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 335 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Drexel. This makes it the #23 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #193 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Drexel is $72,616. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Drexel make a median salary of $101,146. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Drexel, nursing students borrow a median amount of $30,750 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Drexel is $828 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Drexel University.
The nursing program at Drexel awarded 533 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 82 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 330 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 36 |
The nursing program at Drexel awarded 335 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Drexel 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 Drexel University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 236 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 36 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 247 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 179 |
| Public Health | 129 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 124 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 106 |
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