by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how SXU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at SXU was ranked #348 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Xavier University handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 144 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in nursing from SXU. This makes it the #354 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 SXU is $64,595. 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 SXU make a median salary of $88,631 a year. 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 SXU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,188 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at SXU is $211 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Saint Xavier University.
The nursing program at SXU awarded 136 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SXU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students earned a master's degree in nursing from SXU. About 77% of these graduates were women and the other 23% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Xavier University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 60 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 17 |
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