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. We've also included details on how Villanova ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Villanova came in at #41. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Villanova University handed out 220 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 223 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Villanova. This makes it the #138 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #177 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Villanova go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,241 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Villanova, nursing students borrow a median amount of $46,964 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 Villanova is $473 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Villanova paid an average of $1,010 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,806 | $63,806 |
| Fees | $895 | $895 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,896 | $16,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 220 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Villanova. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Villanova are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 162 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Villanova 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 Villanova Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Villanova make a median salary of $125,417 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 38 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Villanova, about 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Villanova are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Villanova University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Villanova University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 4 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 2 |
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