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 Gannon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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Gannon was ranked #247 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 #15 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gannon University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Gannon. This makes it the #392 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #306 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 Gannon is $58,442. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Gannon make a median salary of $159,494. 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 Gannon, nursing students borrow a median amount of $29,485 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 Gannon is $492 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Gannon University.
Of the 68 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Gannon, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gannon University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Gannon. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gannon University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 160 |
| Other Health Professions | 125 |
| Allied Health Professions | 87 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 11 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 9 |
