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, and more. We've also included details on how USU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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USU was ranked #262 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 #47 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, United States University handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 397 students received their master’s degree in nursing from USU. This makes it the #19 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at USU paid an average of $288 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 | $6,467 | $6,467 |
| Fees | $600 | $600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Of the 42 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from USU in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from United States University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
USU 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 USU Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from USU make a median salary of $120,862 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 640 students earned a master's degree in nursing from USU. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from United States University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 198 |
| Black or African American | 98 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
| White | 216 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at United States University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 14 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 3 |