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 YCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at YCP was ranked #346 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #23 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 166 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 240 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 272 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 346 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, York College of Pennsylvania handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in nursing from YCP. This makes it the #438 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #201 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at YCP is $77,469. 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 YCP, nursing students borrow a median amount of $43,964 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 YCP is $556 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at YCP was $695 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 | $22,120 | $22,120 |
| Fees | $2,486 | $2,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,780 | $12,780 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,100 | $2,100 |
Learn more about YCP tuition and fees.
Of the 145 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from YCP in 2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
YCP 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 YCP Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at YCP make a median salary of $143,511. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from YCP in 2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at YCP 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 York College of Pennsylvania with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at York College of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 9 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 4 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 2 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |