by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #23 out of 24 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #1,853 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,853 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania | 70 of 71 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 257 of 262 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 127 |
| Associate’s | 247 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster conferred 127 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #51 out of 51 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 51 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 150 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1,013 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster earn a median of $72,529 a year. This is above $70,924, the median for all majors at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $26,812 in student loans. This is higher than $25,788, the typical median for all majors at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,386 | $32,055 |
| Fees | $878 | $878 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster conferred 127 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster conferred 247 associate’s degrees in nursing.
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the associate’s level. Its best result was #23 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 23 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 118 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 987 |
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster granted 247 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 28 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 5 |
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