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 Gordon ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Gordon was ranked #1,390 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #46 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Gordon State College handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Gordon go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,285 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Gordon, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,151 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 Gordon State College.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Associate’s in nursing from Gordon in 2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Gordon 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 Gordon State College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Gordon. About 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gordon 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 Gordon State College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 10 |
