by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how MSMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, MSMU came in at #46. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #7 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 46 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Saint Mary's University handed out 195 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 162 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in nursing from MSMU. This makes it the #485 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 MSMU is $99,457. 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 MSMU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $35,158 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 MSMU is $321 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at MSMU paid an average of $1,947 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 | $46,726 | $46,726 |
| Fees | $1,406 | $1,406 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,434 | $2,434 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,154 | $14,154 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,970 | $6,970 |
Learn more about MSMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 195 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from MSMU. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Saint Mary's University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the MSMU 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 MSMU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in nursing from MSMU. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Saint Mary's University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 110 students earned a associate's degree in nursing from MSMU. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Saint Mary's University with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Mount Saint Mary’s University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 29 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 4 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1 |
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