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. In addition, we cover how Longwood ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Longwood was ranked #1,305 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #32 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 768 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,305 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Longwood University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Longwood go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,962 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Longwood, nursing students borrow a median amount of $43,648 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 Longwood is $515 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Longwood paid an average of $704 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $297 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,660 | $20,870 |
| Fees | $6,540 | $6,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,887 | $15,887 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,804 | $2,804 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Longwood. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Longwood University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Longwood 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 Longwood Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Longwood University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 45 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 24 |
| Allied Health Professions | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.