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 Fresno State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Fresno State was ranked #232 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #44 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 179 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 227 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 232 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 267 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fresno handed out 177 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Fresno State. This makes it the #586 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #209 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 Fresno State is $96,890. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median 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 | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,634 | $11,634 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,198 | $4,198 |
Learn more about Fresno State tuition and fees.
Of the 177 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Fresno State in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Fresno 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 Fresno State Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Fresno State make a median salary of $146,559 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Fresno State in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at California State University - Fresno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 182 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 149 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 59 |
| Public Health | 21 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.