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 ISU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at ISU was ranked #671 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #3 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 237 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 296 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 415 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 427 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 671 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Idaho State University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at ISU is $66,863. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ISU paid an average of $858 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,992 | $25,102 |
| Fees | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,924 | $7,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,930 | $5,930 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from ISU. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the ISU 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 ISU Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from ISU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ISU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Associate’s in nursing from ISU in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Idaho State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 142 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 80 |
| Communication Sciences | 77 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 76 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 76 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.