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 JU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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JU was ranked #200 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #12 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jacksonville University handed out 272 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 281 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 149 students received their master’s degree in nursing from JU. This makes it the #67 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #148 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 JU is $78,924. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $32,581 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at JU paid an average of $1,510 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $45,050 | $45,050 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,550 | $16,550 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 272 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from JU. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at JU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 155 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the JU 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 JU Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from JU make a median salary of $98,285 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
The nursing program at JU awarded 170 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 JU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Jacksonville University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 46 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 35 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 30 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 26 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.