by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SCSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SCSU among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #149 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 149 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut | 6 of 15 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 11 of 96 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at SCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 172 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University conferred 172 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
SCSU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 5 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 10 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SCSU earn a median of $85,751 a year. This is above $57,907, the median for all majors at SCSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SCSU, nursing students accumulate a median of $25,837 in student loans. This is above $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at SCSU were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into 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 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
SCSU conferred 172 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SCSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 14 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
