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 FDU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at FDU was ranked #1,710 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #43 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 452 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 511 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 940 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,710 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in nursing from FDU. This makes it the #423 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at FDU is $91,523. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FDU was $1,005 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,346 | $37,346 |
| Fees | $1,160 | $1,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,576 | $1,576 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,102 | $16,102 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,014 | $5,014 |
Learn more about FDU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from FDU. About 98% of these graduates were women and the other 3% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FDU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the FDU 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 FDU Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from FDU make a median salary of $127,638 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, 26 nursing majors earned their master's degree from FDU. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 58% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 67 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 18 |
| Public Health | 12 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 3 |
| Allied Health Professions | 1 |