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 Thomas Jefferson University ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Thomas Jefferson University came in at #27. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Thomas Jefferson University handed out 506 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 383 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 294 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Thomas Jefferson University. This makes it the #29 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 33 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #96 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Thomas Jefferson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,147 a year. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Thomas Jefferson University make a median salary of $101,336. 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 Thomas Jefferson University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $30,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Thomas Jefferson University is $558 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Thomas Jefferson University.
Of the 506 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Thomas Jefferson University, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Thomas Jefferson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 334 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Of the 294 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Thomas Jefferson University, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Thomas Jefferson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 195 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 256 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 220 |
| Allied Health Professions | 217 |
| Public Health | 132 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 116 |
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