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 Chico State ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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Chico State is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #138 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #26 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 120 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 138 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Chico handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Chico State. This makes it the #534 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Chico State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $113,181 a year. 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.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,322 | $2,322 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,020 | $16,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
Learn more about Chico State tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 127 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Chico State. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Chico with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Chico State 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 Chico State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at California State University - Chico.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 120 |
| Communication Sciences | 83 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.