by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how SHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at SHSU was ranked #906 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #62 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Sam Houston State University handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at SHSU is $67,097. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SHSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,504 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at SHSU is $210 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Sam Houston State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 142 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from SHSU. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 127 |
| Public Health | 112 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 102 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 26 |
| Allied Health Professions | 13 |
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