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 ETSU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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ETSU was ranked #241 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 502 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 563 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 139 students received their master’s degree in nursing from ETSU. This makes it the #68 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #201 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ETSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,459 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ETSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,896 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 ETSU is $206 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ETSU paid an average of $444 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $316 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,706 | $11,034 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,270 | $10,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,930 | $6,930 |
Learn more about ETSU tuition and fees.
Of the 502 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ETSU, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 382 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 37 |
ETSU 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 ETSU Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from ETSU make a median salary of $93,524 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 99 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from ETSU, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at East Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 110 |
| Other Health Professions | 88 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 84 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 74 |
| Medicine | 67 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.