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. In addition, we cover how Morningside ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Morningside was ranked #367 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #5 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Morningside College handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 39 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Morningside. This makes it the #243 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #272 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 Morningside is $58,354. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Morningside make a median salary of $88,232. 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 Morningside, 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 Morningside College.
The nursing program at Morningside awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morningside College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Morningside. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morningside College with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
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