by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Bellarmine U ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Bellarmine U was ranked #473 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 189 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 315 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 317 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 356 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 473 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bellarmine University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Bellarmine U. This makes it the #313 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #347 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bellarmine U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,544 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bellarmine U, nursing students borrow a median amount of $34,946 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 Bellarmine U is $369 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Bellarmine U paid an average of $1,040 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,190 | $45,190 |
| Fees | $1,590 | $1,590 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,250 | $10,250 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
Learn more about Bellarmine U tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bellarmine U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bellarmine University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Bellarmine U 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 Bellarmine U Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Bellarmine U make a median salary of $92,224 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
The nursing program at Bellarmine U awarded 30 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bellarmine University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Bellarmine University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 76 |
| Allied Health Professions | 16 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.