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. Also, learn how CUA ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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CUA was ranked #181 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 #3 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 149 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 156 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 181 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Catholic University of America handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in nursing from CUA. This makes it the #392 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #246 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 CUA is $81,044. 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 CUA, nursing students borrow a median amount of $74,466 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at CUA is $940 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CUA paid an average of $2,100 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,630 | $54,630 |
| Fees | $1,204 | $1,204 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,370 | $17,370 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
Learn more about CUA tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 66 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from CUA. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CUA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CUA 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 CUA Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from CUA make a median salary of $111,840 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 nursing majors earned their master's degree from CUA. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CUA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Catholic University of America.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.