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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how TLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at TLU was ranked #1,421 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #84 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 819 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,421 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Lutheran University handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 272% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TLU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,974 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at TLU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $37,291 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at TLU was $1,135 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,300 | $34,300 |
| Fees | $620 | $620 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,880 | $11,880 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,650 | $3,650 |
Learn more about TLU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Lutheran University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the TLU nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TLU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Texas Lutheran University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.