by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Southern University Baton Rouge ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Southern University Baton Rouge ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #895 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 13 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 15 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Louisiana | 23 |
| College Major Best Value | 23 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Louisiana | 24 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 24 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 175 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 246 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 391 |
| College Major Best Value | 391 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 433 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 433 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern University and A & M College awarded 111 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Southern University Baton Rouge report a median salary of $68,247 a year. This is above $53,844, the median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Southern University Baton Rouge, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $39,678 in student loans. This is above $33,288, the typical median for all majors at Southern University Baton Rouge.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,973 | $12,323 |
| Fees | $4,949 | $4,949 |
Find out more about Southern University Baton Rouge 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 Southern University Baton Rouge were Black or African American. Roughly 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 104 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Southern University Baton Rouge were Black or African American. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from Southern University Baton Rouge identified as women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Southern University Baton Rouge are Black or African American. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University and A & M College with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Southern University and A & M College.
This nursing program at Southern University Baton Rouge includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 111 |
| Nursing Practice | 13 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 8 |
| Nursing Science | 1 |
Southern University Baton Rouge awarded 111 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (94%).
Southern University Baton Rouge granted 13 completions in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (85%).
Southern University Baton Rouge awarded 8 completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (62%).
Southern University Baton Rouge conferred 1 completion in nursing science recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
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