by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how SCSU compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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SCSU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. Specifically, it ranked #133 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Connecticut.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 172 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SCSU earn a median of $85,751 a year. This is above $57,907, the median for all majors at SCSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SCSU, nursing students accumulate a median of $25,837 in student loans. This is above $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
Learn more about SCSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at SCSU were White. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at SCSU were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
This nursing program at SCSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 172 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 14 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 1 |
SCSU conferred 172 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).
SCSU awarded 14 completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
SCSU awarded 1 degree in clinical nurse leader in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).