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 Henderson State University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Henderson State University was ranked #1,494 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #20 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 440 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 500 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 847 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,494 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Henderson State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Henderson State University. This makes it the #392 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 Henderson State University is $72,326. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Henderson State University paid an average of $339 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $247 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,928 | $8,136 |
| Fees | $1,644 | $1,644 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,676 | $2,676 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,680 | $10,680 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,600 | $7,600 |
Learn more about Henderson State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Henderson State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Henderson State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Henderson State University 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 Henderson State University Online Learning page.
Of the 24 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from Henderson State University in 2021-2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Henderson State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Henderson State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 31 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 15 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 9 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.