by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Harding ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Harding was ranked #438 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #4 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Harding University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Harding. This makes it the #350 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Harding go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,642 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Harding make a median salary of $88,618 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Harding, nursing students borrow a median amount of $30,000 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 Harding is $360 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Harding University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Harding. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harding University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harding University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 72 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 46 |
| Allied Health Professions | 36 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 35 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 8 |
