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. We've also included details on how San Jose State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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San Jose State was ranked #227 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #33 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 170 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in nursing from San Jose State. This makes it the #325 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #234 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 San Jose State is $89,196. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at San Jose State University.
Of the 182 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from San Jose State in 2021, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at San Jose State are Asian American. In the most recent graduating class for for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from San Jose State in 2020-2021, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2021, 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 298 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 70 |
| Communication Sciences | 55 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 2 |
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