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 Rockhurst ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rockhurst was ranked #426 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 255 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 299 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 309 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 426 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rockhurst University handed out 252 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 261 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Rockhurst. This makes it the #212 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rockhurst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,011 a year. 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 Rockhurst, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,230 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 Rockhurst is $299 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rockhurst paid an average of $698 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 | $41,900 | $41,900 |
| Fees | $1,520 | $1,520 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,540 | $11,540 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,870 | $5,870 |
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The nursing program at Rockhurst awarded 252 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rockhurst University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 164 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Online degrees for the Rockhurst 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 Rockhurst Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Rockhurst make a median salary of $106,544. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
The nursing program at Rockhurst awarded 66 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rockhurst University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Rockhurst University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 100 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 92 |
| Communication Sciences | 41 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
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