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. In addition, we cover how Creighton ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Creighton came in at #33. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Creighton University handed out 342 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 308 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Creighton. This makes it the #586 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 97 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Creighton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,587 a year. 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 Creighton, nursing students borrow a median amount of $57,631 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 Creighton is $535 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Creighton paid an average of $1,408 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,790 | $12,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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The nursing program at Creighton awarded 342 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Creighton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Creighton University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 262 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the Creighton 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 Creighton Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Creighton in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Creighton are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Creighton University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Creighton University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 210 |
| Medicine | 163 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 126 |
| Dentistry | 109 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 53 |
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