Nursing at California State University-Chico
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Chico. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Chico is located in Chico, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 97 nursing graduations were recorded at California State University-Chico.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Chico
Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) studied exclusively online and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at California State University-Chico
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Chico’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #5 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #5 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #88 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #142 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #827 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from California State University-Chico
Those who finish California State University-Chico’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $94,107 |
| 2 years | $95,797 |
| 3 years | $96,478 |
| 4 years | $108,170 |
| 5 years | $120,599 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from California State University-Chico earn a median of $108,170, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 87% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from California State University-Chico comes in at $20,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at California State University-Chico, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at California State University-Chico are 81% women (79) and 19% men (18).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico
Among the 94 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 81% were women (76) and 19% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 47% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at California State University-Chico
Among the 3 master’s nursing graduates at California State University-Chico, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at California State University-Chico
This Nursing program at California State University-Chico offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 97 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at California State University-Chico work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.