by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how St. Kate's ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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St. Kate's was ranked #249 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 Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 180 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 195 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 249 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, St Catherine University handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 171 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 81 students received their master’s degree in nursing from St. Kate’s. This makes it the #122 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #114 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 St. Kate's is $76,084. 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 St. Kate's, nursing students borrow a median amount of $42,037 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 St. Kate's is $413 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at St. Kate’s paid an average of $1,147 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,694 | $36,694 |
| Fees | $894 | $894 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,636 | $11,636 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about St. Kate’s tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 167 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from St. Kate's. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Catherine University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
St. Kate’s 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 St. Kate’s Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from St. Kate's make a median salary of $81,054 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 94 students earned a master's degree in nursing from St. Kate's. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Catherine University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at St Catherine University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 219 |
| Allied Health Professions | 119 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 86 |
| Public Health | 72 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 17 |
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