by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at TCNJ. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates TCNJ among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #89 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 89 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in New Jersey | 3 of 46 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 28 of 262 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at TCNJ, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 66 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, The College of New Jersey conferred 66 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
TCNJ is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 25 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 79 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from TCNJ go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,646 a year. This is above $65,450, the median for all majors at TCNJ.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at TCNJ, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $26,204 in student loans. This is above $24,429, the typical median for all majors at TCNJ.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,603 | $21,414 |
| Fees | $4,338 | $4,338 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at TCNJ are White. Roughly 59% of graduates 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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
TCNJ awarded 66 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (59%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at TCNJ. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 5 |
