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. We've also included details on how Sac State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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Sac State is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #131 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #25 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 131 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 193 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 236 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 196 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 255 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Sac State. This makes it the #165 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sac State is $116,001. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sac State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $15,435 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Online degrees for the Sac State 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 Sac State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Sac State make a median salary of $103,776. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
All of the 45 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Sac State in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at California State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 165 |
| Public Health | 163 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 158 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 31 |
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