by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how EMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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EMU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #962 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 23 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 23 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Virginia | 23 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 23 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 40 |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 40 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Virginia | 40 |
| College Major Best Value | 40 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 187 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 187 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 187 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 187 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Mennonite University handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EMU report a median salary of $73,924 a year. This is higher than $69,005, the median for all majors at EMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at EMU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $28,979 in student loans. This is higher than $25,415, the typical median for all majors at EMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,620 | $43,070 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
Learn more about EMU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at EMU were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Every one of the 13 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from EMU were women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at EMU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Eastern Mennonite University.
This nursing program at EMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 69 |
| Nursing Administration | 13 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
EMU awarded 69 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
EMU conferred 13 completions in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
EMU granted 1 degree in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.