by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Shenandoah ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Shenandoah was ranked #223 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shenandoah University handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Shenandoah. This makes it the #325 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #234 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shenandoah go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,678 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shenandoah, nursing students borrow a median amount of $50,984 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Shenandoah paid an average of $1,020 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $34,614 | $34,614 |
| Fees | $1,414 | $1,414 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,800 | $11,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 144 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Shenandoah in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Shenandoah make a median salary of $124,681 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Shenandoah. About 8% were men and 92% were 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 Shenandoah University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Shenandoah University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 175 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 152 |
| Allied Health Professions | 77 |
| Public Health | 36 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.