by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Cal State Fullerton ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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Cal State Fullerton is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #106 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #21 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 432 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 373 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 50 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #197 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #118 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 Cal State Fullerton is $103,028. 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,331 | $1,331 |
| Books and Supplies | $965 | $965 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,348 | $18,348 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,254 | $4,254 |
Learn more about Cal State Fullerton tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 432 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cal State Fullerton. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 136 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 151 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 39 |
Cal State Fullerton 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 Cal State Fullerton Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal State Fullerton make a median salary of $193,133 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
The nursing program at Cal State Fullerton awarded 53 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at California State University - Fullerton.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 389 |
| Communication Sciences | 186 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 58 |
| Allied Health Professions | 4 |
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