by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Clayton State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Clayton State University was ranked #910 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #29 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 569 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 910 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clayton State University handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Clayton State University. This makes it the #413 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 Clayton State University is $82,714. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clayton State University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $13,288 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Clayton State University was $616 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $169 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,064 | $14,786 |
| Fees | $1,004 | $1,004 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,822 | $1,822 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,104 | $11,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,375 | $3,375 |
Learn more about Clayton State University tuition and fees.
Of the 90 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Clayton State University, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clayton State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Clayton State University 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 Clayton State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Clayton State University make a median salary of $117,223. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students earned a master's degree in nursing from Clayton State University. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clayton State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Clayton State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 104 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 62 |
| Dental Support Services | 28 |
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