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. Also, learn how Gonzaga ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Gonzaga is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #94 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gonzaga University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in nursing. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 101 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Gonzaga. This makes it the #99 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 44 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #68 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 Gonzaga is $84,466. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Gonzaga was $1,750 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 | $52,540 | $52,540 |
| Fees | $960 | $960 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,382 | $1,382 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,080 | $15,080 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,287 | $4,287 |
Learn more about Gonzaga tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Gonzaga. Of these graduates, 1% were men and 99% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gonzaga are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Gonzaga make a median salary of $119,250 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 124 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from Gonzaga in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Gonzaga University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 26 |
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