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. In addition, we cover how TCNJ ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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TCNJ is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #147 out of 1,774 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in nursing from TCNJ. This makes it the #452 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 TCNJ is $72,953. 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 TCNJ, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,204 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The College of New Jersey.
Of the 73 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from TCNJ in 2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at TCNJ are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from TCNJ in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 53 |
| Communication Sciences | 12 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 6 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 2 |
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