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 SCSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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SCSU was ranked #207 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 #6 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 175 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 207 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at SCSU is $87,795. 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 SCSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,155 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 SCSU is $312 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at SCSU paid an average of $278 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
Learn more about SCSU tuition and fees.
Of the 115 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SCSU, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SCSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the SCSU 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 SCSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at SCSU make a median salary of $113,436. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 97 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 88 |
| Public Health | 63 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 42 |
| Allied Health Professions | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.