Nursing at Jacksonville State University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Jacksonville State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Jacksonville State University is located in Jacksonville, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 286 nursing degrees were awarded at Jacksonville State University.
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Online Class Availability at Jacksonville State University
Many students take online classes at Jacksonville State University. Among 9,955 students, 2,358 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,026 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Jacksonville State University
Rankings can help you compare Jacksonville State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #7 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #23 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #315 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #739 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1027 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #7 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #23 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #315 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #739 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1027 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Jacksonville State University
Those who finish Jacksonville State University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,575 |
| 2 years | $59,031 |
| 3 years | $56,096 |
| 4 years | $69,708 |
| 5 years | $77,537 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Jacksonville State University earn a median of $69,708, compared with $49,287 for all Jacksonville State University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Jacksonville State University comes in at $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Jacksonville State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Jacksonville State University are 90% women (257) and 10% men (29).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Jacksonville State University
Among the 206 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Jacksonville State University, 88% were women (181) and 12% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Jacksonville State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 153 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Jacksonville State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Jacksonville State University
Of the 48 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Jacksonville State University, 94% were women (45) and 6% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Jacksonville State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Jacksonville State University, below 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 Jacksonville State University
This Nursing program at Jacksonville State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 240 |
| Public Health Nursing | 15 |
| Nursing Practice | 31 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Jacksonville State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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
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