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 SFASU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at SFASU was ranked #761 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #46 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 507 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 761 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Stephen F Austin State University handed out 136 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in nursing from SFASU. This makes it the #477 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at SFASU is $74,683. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFASU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $24,612 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 SFASU is $247 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SFASU paid an average of $774 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $354 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,842 | $17,922 |
| Fees | $2,758 | $2,758 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,202 | $1,202 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,860 | $3,860 |
Learn more about SFASU tuition and fees.
Of the 136 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from SFASU in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SFASU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
SFASU 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 SFASU Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from SFASU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SFASU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Stephen F Austin State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Stephen F Austin State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 112 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 63 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 30 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 11 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.