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 ESU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at ESU was ranked #1,426 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #23 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 821 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,426 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emporia State University handed out 86 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at ESU is $60,066. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ESU was $462 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,542 | $13,855 |
| Fees | $1,814 | $1,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,542 | $10,542 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,248 | $4,248 |
Learn more about ESU tuition and fees.
Of the 86 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from ESU in 2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emporia State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the ESU 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 ESU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Emporia State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 21 |
| Public Health | 18 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 13 |
| Allied Health Professions | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.