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 SMU MN ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at SMU MN was ranked #502 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #14 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 63 students received their master’s degree in nursing from SMU MN. This makes it the #158 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at SMU MN is $67,392. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from SMU MN make a median salary of $205,288 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SMU MN, nursing students borrow a median amount of $40,188 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 Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from SMU MN in 2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 63 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from SMU MN in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SMU MN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 75 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 69 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 16 |
| Public Health | 9 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 2 |
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