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 SDSU 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, SDSU came in at #86. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #13 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 86 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 182 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 212 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 237 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in nursing from SDSU. This makes it the #445 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $100,221. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SDSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $37,810 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 SDSU is $393 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SDSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 286 |
| Communication Sciences | 221 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 97 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 68 |
| Allied Health Professions | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.