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 Duquesne 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, Duquesne came in at #63. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Duquesne University handed out 257 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 276 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 74 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Duquesne. This makes it the #131 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #131 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 Duquesne is $70,265. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Duquesne, nursing students borrow a median amount of $68,354 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 Duquesne is $750 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Duquesne paid an average of $1,562 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,146 | $47,146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,620 | $15,620 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,958 | $3,958 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 257 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Duquesne. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Duquesne are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 222 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Duquesne 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 Duquesne Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Duquesne make a median salary of $94,344. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 105 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Duquesne. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Duquesne are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Duquesne University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Duquesne University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 176 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 155 |
| Allied Health Professions | 107 |
| Communication Sciences | 63 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 34 |
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