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. We've also included details on how Brenau ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Brenau was ranked #899 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #28 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 341 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 396 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 581 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 899 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brenau University handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in nursing. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Brenau. This makes it the #438 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #371 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Brenau is $80,786. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Brenau paid an average of $1,033 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,000 | $31,000 |
| Fees | $2,275 | $2,275 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,600 | $12,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 144 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Brenau. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brenau University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Brenau nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brenau Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Brenau make a median salary of $101,548 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students earned a master's degree in nursing from Brenau. About 97% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Brenau are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brenau University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Brenau University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 117 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 25 |
| Other Health Professions | 1 |
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