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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Messiah University stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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Messiah University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #362 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #26 in Pennsylvania.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Messiah University handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Messiah University earn a median of $68,786 a year. This is higher than $49,943, the median for all majors at Messiah University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Messiah University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,195, the typical median for all majors at Messiah University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,430 | $41,300 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Messiah University are White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from Messiah University identified as women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Messiah University 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 Messiah University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| 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 Messiah University.
The nursing program at Messiah University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 43 |
| Nursing Practice | 12 |
Messiah University granted 43 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
Messiah University conferred 12 completions 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.