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 TCNJ ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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TCNJ is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #174 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 170 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 174 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 211 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in nursing from TCNJ. This makes it the #452 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 TCNJ is $85,986. 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 TCNJ, nursing students borrow a median amount of $47,627 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at TCNJ was $992 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,706 | $20,589 |
| Fees | $3,979 | $3,979 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,569 | $15,569 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,578 | $4,578 |
Learn more about TCNJ tuition and fees.
The nursing program at TCNJ awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at TCNJ are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
TCNJ 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 TCNJ Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from TCNJ make a median salary of $107,809 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
All of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from TCNJ in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The College of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 57 |
| Communication Sciences | 26 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 2 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.