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 JU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at JU was ranked #285 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #14 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Jacksonville University handed out 281 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 338 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 149 students received their master’s degree in nursing from JU. This makes it the #67 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #148 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from JU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,144 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at JU make a median salary of $85,009. 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 JU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Jacksonville University.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at JU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 149 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from JU, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at JU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 39 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 30 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 15 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 15 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 13 |
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