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 OHIO Athens ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, OHIO Athens came in at #56. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 1714 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 2,089 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 88 students received their master’s degree in nursing from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #112 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #306 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 OHIO Athens is $75,809. 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 OHIO Athens, nursing students borrow a median amount of $30,056 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 OHIO Athens is $209 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at OHIO Athens paid an average of $1,157 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $648 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,594 | $13,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,916 | $2,916 |
Learn more about OHIO Athens tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,714 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from OHIO Athens. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 76 |
| Black or African American | 148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
| White | 1,281 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 79 |
Online degrees for the OHIO Athens 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 OHIO Athens Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from OHIO Athens make a median salary of $100,062 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 211 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from OHIO Athens, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 244 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 235 |
| Communication Sciences | 122 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 69 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 63 |
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