by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Samuel Merritt University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 55 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Samuel Merritt University as a strong choice for nursing, placing at #42 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 42 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in California | 18 of 149 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at Samuel Merritt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 471 |
| Master’s | 193 |
| Doctoral | 46 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Samuel Merritt University conferred 471 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Samuel Merritt University is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #18 out of 55 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 18 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 20 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Samuel Merritt University report a median salary of $141,302 a year. This is above $137,697, the median for all majors at Samuel Merritt University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Samuel Merritt University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,000, the typical median for all majors at Samuel Merritt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,138 | $50,138 |
Read more about Samuel Merritt University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Samuel Merritt University were Asian. Approximately 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Samuel Merritt University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 151 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 60 |
Samuel Merritt University awarded 471 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (32%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Samuel Merritt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 193 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 46 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 2 |
