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. Also, learn how Florida State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Florida State was ranked #243 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #11 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida State University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Florida State. This makes it the #336 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #155 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 Florida State is $57,588. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Florida State make a median salary of $135,452. 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 Florida State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,030 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 Florida State University.
Of the 107 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Florida State in 2020-2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Florida State. Of these graduates, 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 312 |
| Communication Sciences | 142 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 137 |
| Medicine | 119 |
| Allied Health Professions | 111 |
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