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 KSU Georgia ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at KSU Georgia was ranked #496 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #14 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 331 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 348 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 402 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 496 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kennesaw State University handed out 240 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 230 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in nursing from KSU Georgia. This makes it the #173 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 KSU Georgia is $80,560. 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 KSU Georgia, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,796 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at KSU Georgia paid an average of $654 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,450 | $15,704 |
| Fees | $1,336 | $1,336 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,027 | $13,027 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,614 | $5,614 |
Learn more about KSU Georgia tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 240 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from KSU Georgia. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kennesaw State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the KSU Georgia 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 KSU Georgia Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at KSU Georgia make a median salary of $102,380. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students earned a master's degree in nursing from KSU Georgia. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at KSU Georgia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kennesaw State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Kennesaw State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 40 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 36 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 22 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 5 |