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 VSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at VSU was ranked #1,070 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #32 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 244 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 431 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 473 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 623 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,070 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Valdosta State University handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in nursing from VSU. This makes it the #407 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 VSU is $71,395. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,455 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 VSU is $241 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VSU paid an average of $643 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,426 |
| Fees | $1,636 | $1,636 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,922 | $8,922 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,246 | $6,246 |
Learn more about VSU tuition and fees.
The nursing program at VSU awarded 76 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
VSU 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 VSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at VSU make a median salary of $96,299. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
The nursing program at VSU awarded 32 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Valdosta State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Valdosta State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 109 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 102 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 39 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 17 |
| Dental Support Services | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.