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. In addition, we cover how STU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at STU was ranked #1,003 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #50 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools | 110 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 370 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 427 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 612 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,003 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St. Thomas University handed out 150 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 58 students received their master’s degree in nursing from STU. This makes it the #171 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from STU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,805 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at STU was $840 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,580 | $33,580 |
| Fees | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $360 | $360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,478 | $12,478 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,119 | $5,119 |
Learn more about STU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 150 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from STU. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St. Thomas University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
STU 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 STU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from STU. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St. Thomas University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at St. Thomas University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 14 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 9 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.