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 Ashland ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ashland was ranked #701 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #27 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 482 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 701 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ashland University handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Ashland is $71,445. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ashland, nursing students borrow a median amount of $33,761 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Ashland is $402 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Ashland paid an average of $940 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,200 | $25,200 |
| Fees | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $912 | $912 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,960 | $11,960 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,596 | $2,596 |
Learn more about Ashland tuition and fees.
Of the 161 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Ashland, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ashland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ashland University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Ashland does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ashland Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Ashland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 5 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 4 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 3 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.