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 Emory ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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Ranked at #7 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Emory is in the top 1% of the country for nursing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emory University handed out 297 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 377 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 150 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Emory. This makes it the #66 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #114 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Emory go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,073 a year. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emory, nursing students borrow a median amount of $60,144 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 Emory is $754 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Emory paid an average of $2,497 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 | $59,920 | $59,920 |
| Fees | $854 | $854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,972 | $18,972 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
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The nursing program at Emory awarded 297 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Emory 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 Emory Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Emory make a median salary of $107,880 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 319 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Emory. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 41 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Emory University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 376 |
| Medicine | 150 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 78 |
| Allied Health Professions | 70 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 38 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.