Registered Nursing at California State University-Chico
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at California State University-Chico. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Chico is located in Chico, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 97 registered nursing degrees were awarded at California State University-Chico.
Featured schools near , edit
Studying Online at California State University-Chico
Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at California State University-Chico
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Chico’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | California | #86 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #140 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #822 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | California | #86 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #140 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #822 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at California State University-Chico, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at California State University-Chico are 81% women (79) and 19% men (18).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico
Among the 94 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at California State University-Chico, 81% were women (76) and 19% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, above the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at California State University-Chico
Among the 3 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at California State University-Chico, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at California State University-Chico work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.