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 Drexel ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Drexel came in at #31. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drexel University handed out 581 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 533 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 335 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Drexel. This makes it the #23 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #193 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 Drexel is $85,441. 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 Drexel, nursing students borrow a median amount of $74,319 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 Drexel is $828 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Drexel paid an average of $1,311 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 | $58,293 | $58,293 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,550 | $17,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 98 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 333 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Online degrees for the Drexel 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 Drexel Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Drexel make a median salary of $117,291. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
The nursing program at Drexel awarded 314 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 227 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Drexel University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 245 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 189 |
| Public Health | 156 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 135 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 106 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.