by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Jacksonville State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Jacksonville State University was ranked #792 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #20 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 211 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 430 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 452 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 469 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 792 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jacksonville State University handed out 295 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 313 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Jacksonville State University. This makes it the #171 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #201 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Jacksonville State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,896 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Jacksonville State University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $21,631 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 Jacksonville State University is $181 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Jacksonville State University paid an average of $686 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $343 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,290 | $20,580 |
| Fees | $2,136 | $2,136 |
| Books and Supplies | $998 | $998 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,894 | $8,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,506 | $2,506 |
Learn more about Jacksonville State University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 295 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Jacksonville State University. About 84% of these graduates were women and the other 16% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Jacksonville State University 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 Jacksonville State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 217 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Jacksonville State University make a median salary of $80,009. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
The nursing program at Jacksonville State University awarded 65 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Jacksonville State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Jacksonville State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 66 |
| Allied Health Professions | 31 |
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