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 RMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at RMU was ranked #535 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #32 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 170 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 328 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 331 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 335 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 535 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Robert Morris University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in nursing from RMU. This makes it the #365 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #155 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 RMU is $67,518. 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 RMU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $45,289 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 RMU is $535 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RMU paid an average of $1,070 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,360 | $33,360 |
| Fees | $1,380 | $1,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,930 | $12,930 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,404 | $4,404 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from RMU. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% 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 Robert Morris University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
RMU does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at RMU make a median salary of $84,361. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 18 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from RMU, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RMU 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 Robert Morris University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Robert Morris University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 22 |
| Allied Health Professions | 14 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 2 |
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