by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at EMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EMU among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #1,264 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,264 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Virginia | 30 of 56 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 315 of 550 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at EMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Eastern Mennonite University handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
EMU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 17 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 185 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 744 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EMU report a median salary of $73,924 a year. This is higher than $69,005, the median for all majors at EMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at EMU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $28,979 in student loans. This is higher than $25,415, the typical median for all majors at EMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,620 | $43,070 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
Learn more about EMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at EMU were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
EMU granted 56 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at EMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 13 |
