Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how University of Scranton ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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University of Scranton is in the top 15% of the country for nursing. Specifically, it ranked #65 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 4 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 20 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 21 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 45 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania | 64 |
| College Major Best Value | 64 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 67 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 67 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Scranton handed out 78 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Scranton earn a median of $98,249 a year. This is higher than $73,777, the median for all majors at University of Scranton.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Scranton, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,500, the typical median for all majors at University of Scranton.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,062 | $53,208 |
| Fees | $569 | $569 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 4% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Scranton are White. About 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Scranton with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at University of Scranton are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Scranton with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at University of Scranton.
The nursing program at University of Scranton offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 78 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 22 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 |
University of Scranton awarded 78 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 96% to women and 4% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).
University of Scranton conferred 22 degrees in nurse anesthetist recently — 27% to women and 73% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
University of Scranton conferred 4 degrees in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
University of Scranton granted 1 completion in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).