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 Thomas Jefferson University ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Thomas Jefferson University came in at #37. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Thomas Jefferson University handed out 466 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 506 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 294 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Thomas Jefferson University. This makes it the #29 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 33 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #96 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Thomas Jefferson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,656 a year. 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 Thomas Jefferson University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $49,796 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 Thomas Jefferson University is $558 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Thomas Jefferson University paid an average of $1,396 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,400 | $44,400 |
| Fees | $1,133 | $1,133 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,246 | $17,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,028 | $4,028 |
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Of the 466 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 324 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Thomas Jefferson University 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 Thomas Jefferson University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Thomas Jefferson University make a median salary of $117,607. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 340 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Thomas Jefferson University in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Thomas Jefferson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 229 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Thomas Jefferson University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 259 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 242 |
| Allied Health Professions | 226 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 138 |
| Public Health | 127 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.