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 PA College ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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PA College is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #144 out of 1,774 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 191 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in nursing from PA College. This makes it the #452 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #347 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 PA College is $70,076. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PA College, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,125 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at PA College is $268 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 290 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from PA College. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at PA College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 122 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from PA College in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at PA College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 103 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 11 |
| Other Health Professions | 10 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 9 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 7 |
