by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how DSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at DSC was ranked #1,308 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #43 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 608 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 851 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,308 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dalton State College handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at DSC is $78,830. 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DSC paid an average of $395 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $107 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,563 | $9,469 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,743 | $1,743 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,128 | $10,128 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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The nursing program at DSC awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at DSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dalton State College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the DSC 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 DSC Online Learning page.
Of the 57 nursing students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from DSC, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dalton State College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Dalton State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 37 |
| Allied Health Professions | 23 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 17 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 9 |