by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how SU compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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SU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #515 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 12 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 12 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Virginia | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 12 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 49 |
| Best Value Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 49 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Virginia | 49 |
| College Major Best Value | 49 |
| College Major Best Value | 49 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 73 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 73 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Shenandoah University conferred 108 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SU report a median salary of $77,303 a year. This is higher than $75,461, the median for all majors at SU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SU, nursing students accumulate a median of $29,749 in student loans. This is higher than $26,005, the typical median for all majors at SU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,140 | $35,460 |
| Fees | $1,490 | $1,490 |
Find out more about SU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at SU were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Among recent graduates, 5% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at SU are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from SU identified as women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at SU were Asian. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Shenandoah University.
This nursing program at SU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
SU granted 108 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
SU conferred 23 degrees in registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other recently — 96% to women and 4% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
SU granted 12 degrees in nurse midwife/nursing midwifery in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
SU granted 7 degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).