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 #64. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 2089 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 2,347 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $62,995. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at OHIO Athens make a median salary of $90,459. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens, nursing students borrow a median amount of $29,454 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Associate’s in nursing from OHIO Athens in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 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 associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The nursing program at OHIO Athens awarded 2,089 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into 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 | 61 |
| Black or African American | 156 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 1,659 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 109 |
Of the 88 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from OHIO Athens, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at OHIO Athens are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 328 |
| Medicine | 230 |
| Communication Sciences | 99 |
| Allied Health Professions | 71 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 62 |
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