by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #15 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CU highly for nursing, coming in at #1,095 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,095 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Tennessee | 25 of 44 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 255 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at CU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
During the most recent reporting year, Cumberland University conferred 65 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
CU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #15 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 15 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 157 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 655 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CU report a median salary of $66,878 a year. This is lower than $67,225, the median for all majors at CU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $29,250 in student loans. This is higher than $22,562, the typical median for all majors at CU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,336 | $26,640 |
| Fees | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at CU are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cumberland University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
CU granted 65 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
