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 CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, CSULB came in at #76. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #10 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 221 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 61% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 111 students received their master’s degree in nursing from CSULB. This makes it the #87 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CSULB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $100,178 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSULB, nursing students borrow a median amount of $18,611 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
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 | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 81 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Online degrees for the CSULB 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 CSULB Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at CSULB make a median salary of $143,563. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 93 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from CSULB in 2021-2022, 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 - Long Beach with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 370 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 177 |
| Communication Sciences | 64 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 33 |
| Allied Health Professions | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.