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 SCSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #387 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 128 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at SCSU is $73,460. 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 SCSU make a median salary of $105,585 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 SCSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,837 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 SCSU is $312 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
Of the 113 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from SCSU in 2020-2021, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 91 |
| Public Health | 78 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 28 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 26 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 17 |
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