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 Murray State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #1,229 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #13 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 247 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 465 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 733 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,229 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 120 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $68,608. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Murray State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $24,901 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Murray State was $787 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Murray State. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Murray State 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 64 |
| Public Health | 25 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 21 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 18 |