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. Also, learn how Cal U ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Cal U was ranked #448 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #27 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California University of Pennsylvania handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 68 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Cal U. This makes it the #142 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,369 a year. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Cal U make a median salary of $78,275. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal U, nursing students borrow a median amount of $35,187 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at California University of Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 165 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Cal U. About 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cal U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 88 |
| Communication Sciences | 58 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 21 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 18 |
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