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. We've also included details on how Cedar Crest ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Cedar Crest was ranked #534 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #31 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 201 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 314 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 355 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 359 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 534 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cedar Crest College handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Cedar Crest. This makes it the #413 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 Cedar Crest is $80,844. 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 Cedar Crest, nursing students borrow a median amount of $33,509 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cedar Crest paid an average of $1,478 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,334 | $44,334 |
| Fees | $600 | $600 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,001 | $13,001 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $850 | $850 |
Learn more about Cedar Crest tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cedar Crest. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cedar Crest College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Cedar Crest. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cedar Crest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cedar Crest College with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Cedar Crest College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 27 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 18 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 10 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 7 |
| Allied Health Professions | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.