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 Gannon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Gannon was ranked #317 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #19 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gannon University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Gannon. This makes it the #392 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #306 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 Gannon is $65,493. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Gannon, nursing students borrow a median amount of $48,432 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 Gannon is $492 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Gannon was $903 per credit hour 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 | $36,865 | $36,865 |
| Fees | $1,086 | $1,086 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,210 | $1,210 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,610 | $15,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,864 | $2,864 |
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Of the 64 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Gannon in 2021-2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gannon are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gannon University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Gannon 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 Gannon Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Gannon make a median salary of $188,872 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 29 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from Gannon in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gannon University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Gannon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 175 |
| Other Health Professions | 126 |
| Allied Health Professions | 110 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 5 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 5 |