by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USJ. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks USJ as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #646 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 646 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut | 14 of 15 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 55 of 96 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at USJ, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Professional Certificate | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Saint Joseph conferred 66 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
USJ ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 11 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 38 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 399 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at USJ earn a median of $94,794 a year. This is higher than $73,982, the median for all majors at USJ.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USJ, nursing students accumulate a median of $30,990 in student loans. This is higher than $27,798, the typical median for all majors at USJ.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,826 | $46,978 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
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Among recent graduates, 8% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at USJ were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Saint Joseph with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USJ conferred 66 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
Graduate study is also available at USJ. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 36 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 9 |
