Nursing at Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw State University is located in Kennesaw, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 377 nursing degrees were granted at Kennesaw State University.
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Online Class Availability at Kennesaw State University
Distance learning is available at Kennesaw State University. Of 47,764 students, 10,435 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,369 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Kennesaw State University
Use these rankings to compare Kennesaw State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #2 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 506 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #37 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #241 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #322 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1077 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Kennesaw State University
Graduates of Kennesaw State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,496 |
| 2 years | $68,804 |
| 3 years | $71,450 |
| 4 years | $77,622 |
| 5 years | $90,936 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Kennesaw State University earn a median of $77,622, compared with $65,849 for all Kennesaw State University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Kennesaw State University is $25,093.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Kennesaw State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Kennesaw State University are 90% women (339) and 10% men (38).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Kennesaw State University
Among the 311 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Kennesaw State University, 89% were women (276) and 11% were men (35).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 166 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 46 |
| Black / African American | 44 |
| Asian | 25 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 19 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 43% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Kennesaw State University
Of the 66 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Kennesaw State University, 95% were women (63) and 5% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University, 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 Kennesaw State University
The Nursing program at Kennesaw State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 311 |
| Nursing Administration | 18 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 48 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Kennesaw State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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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