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 Vanguard ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Vanguard was ranked #248 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 #46 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 133 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 170 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 207 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 248 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanguard University of Southern California handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Vanguard. This makes it the #373 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vanguard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $102,915 a year. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Vanguard was $1,635 per credit hour 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 | $39,250 | $39,250 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $935 | $935 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,790 | $10,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,875 | $5,875 |
Learn more about Vanguard tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Vanguard. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanguard University of Southern California with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Vanguard 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 Vanguard Online Learning page.
Of the 27 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from Vanguard in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanguard University of Southern California with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Vanguard University of Southern California.