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 Kean ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Kean was ranked #477 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #21 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools | 84 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 197 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 345 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 477 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kean University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Kean. This makes it the #465 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #327 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Kean go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $101,039 a year. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Kean paid an average of $672 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,135 | $18,785 |
| Fees | $2,291 | $2,291 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,592 | $16,592 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,212 | $3,212 |
Learn more about Kean tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Kean. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Kean 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 Kean Online Learning page.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Kean in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kean University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Kean University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 83 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 28 |
| Public Health | 18 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 15 |
| Allied Health Professions | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.