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. In addition, we cover how Pitt State ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Pitt State was ranked #991 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #11 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 243 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 415 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 457 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 594 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 991 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pittsburg State University handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Pitt State. This makes it the #465 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #163 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 Pitt State is $66,243. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Pitt State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $11,524 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Pitt State was $582 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $204 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,128 | $17,472 |
| Fees | $2,028 | $2,028 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,398 | $9,398 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,396 | $5,396 |
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Of the 128 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Pitt State in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Pitt 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 Pitt State Online Learning page.
All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Pitt State in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Pitt State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pittsburg State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Pittsburg State University.