Below are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster. It is offered at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #23 out of 23 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #1,887 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,887 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania | 81 of 85 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 271 of 279 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 127 |
| Associate’s | 247 |
| Master’s | 28 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster handed out 28 master’s degrees in nursing.
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #23 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 23 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 78 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 452 |
Among recent graduates, 4% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster awarded 9 master’s degrees in family practice nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster conferred 9 master’s completions in nursing administration recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster awarded 5 master’s completions in critical care nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster granted 5 master’s completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster conferred 5 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster has not been ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of nursing professional certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster were White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster with a professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster granted 3 professional certificate completions in critical care nursing in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster awarded 1 professional certificate completion in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster awarded 1 professional certificate completion in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 127 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Nursing | 247 |
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