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 VSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #1,131 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #36 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in nursing from VSU. This makes it the #407 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 VSU is $61,210. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,301 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 VSU is $241 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Valdosta State University.
Of the 87 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from VSU, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from VSU in 2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 59% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 126 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 95 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 44 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 26 |
| Dental Support Services | 7 |
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