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 Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
Jump to any of the following sections:
The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #909 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #56 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 389 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 450 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 538 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 909 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Texas State. 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 Texas State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,861 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $29,703 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 Texas State is $348 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Texas State paid an average of $727 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Texas State 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 Texas State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Texas State make a median salary of $95,708. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 27 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Texas State, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 129 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 120 |
| Allied Health Professions | 101 |
| Communication Sciences | 74 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.