Nursing at California State University-Fresno
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California State University-Fresno sits in Fresno, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 164 nursing graduations were recorded at California State University-Fresno.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Fresno
Many students take online classes at California State University-Fresno. Of 24,427 students, 855 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,004 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at California State University-Fresno
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Fresno’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #28 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #36 of 224 |
| Best Value | California | #41 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #45 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #111 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #28 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #36 of 224 |
| Best Value | California | #41 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #45 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #111 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #28 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #36 of 224 |
| Best Value | California | #41 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #45 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #75 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #111 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from California State University-Fresno
Graduates of California State University-Fresno’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 | $85,082 |
| 2 years | $85,918 |
| 3 years | $91,267 |
| 4 years | $98,946 |
| 5 years | $123,228 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from California State University-Fresno report median earnings of $98,946, compared with $61,604 for all California State University-Fresno graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from California State University-Fresno stands at $17,938.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at California State University-Fresno, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at California State University-Fresno are 83% women (136) and 17% men (28).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fresno
Of the 152 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at California State University-Fresno, 84% were women (127) and 16% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 62 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at California State University-Fresno
Of the 7 master’s nursing graduates at California State University-Fresno, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 86% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, higher 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-Fresno
The Nursing program at California State University-Fresno includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 159 |
| Nursing Practice | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at California State University-Fresno work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.