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 PA College ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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PA College is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #107 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in nursing from PA College. This makes it the #452 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #347 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 PA College is $79,477. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PA College, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,776 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 PA College is $268 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at PA College paid an average of $670 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,438 | $31,438 |
| Fees | $428 | $428 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Of the 125 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from PA College in 2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at PA College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
PA College 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 PA College Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 230 students earned a associate's degree in nursing from PA College. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at PA College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 81 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 33 |
| Other Health Professions | 19 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 10 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 8 |