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 Spalding ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Spalding was ranked #988 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #10 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 379 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 438 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 597 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 988 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Spalding University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 49% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Spalding. This makes it the #251 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Spalding go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,552 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Spalding, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,271 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Spalding paid an average of $915 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,450 | $27,450 |
| Fees | $222 | $222 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,480 | $8,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
Learn more about Spalding tuition and fees.
Of the 70 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Spalding, about 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Spalding are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Spalding University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Spalding 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 Spalding Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Spalding make a median salary of $98,154. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Spalding. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Spalding are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Spalding University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Spalding University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 34 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 28 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.