by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Cal State Fullerton stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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Cal State Fullerton is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Fullerton conferred 292 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Fullerton report a median salary of $108,123 a year. This is above $67,546, the median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal State Fullerton, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $17,375 in student loans. This is higher than $15,667, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Fullerton.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,386 | $1,386 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Fullerton are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fullerton with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 94 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 117 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Every one of the 20 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from Cal State Fullerton identified as women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Cal State Fullerton were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Fullerton with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at California State University-Fullerton.
This nursing program at Cal State Fullerton includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 312 |
| Nursing Practice | 51 |
Cal State Fullerton awarded 312 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (41%).
Cal State Fullerton granted 51 degrees in nursing practice recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (27%).