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. We've also included details on how Southern University and A & M College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Southern University and A & M College was ranked #1,470 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #22 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 253 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 441 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 501 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 827 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,470 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern University and A & M College handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Southern University and A & M College. This makes it the #271 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #261 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Southern University and A & M College is $79,871. 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 Southern University and A & M College, nursing students borrow a median amount of $18,754 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Southern University and A & M College is $178 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Southern University and A & M College was $193 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 | $4,973 | $4,973 |
| Fees | $4,869 | $12,219 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,366 | $9,366 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,470 | $5,470 |
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Of the 114 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Southern University and A & M College in 2021-2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 89% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Southern University and A & M College make a median salary of $96,013 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from Southern University and A & M College. About 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 70% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Southern University and A & M College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 52 |
| Communication Sciences | 27 |