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 CU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at CU was ranked #784 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #16 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 517 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 784 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cumberland University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in nursing from CU. This makes it the #465 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 CU is $67,094. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CU paid an average of $1,110 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,640 | $26,640 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,360 | $10,360 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,340 | $5,340 |
Learn more about CU tuition and fees.
Of the 65 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CU, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the CU 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 CU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Cumberland University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 7 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.