Registered Nursing at Kennesaw State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Kennesaw State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kennesaw State University sits in Kennesaw, GA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 311 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Kennesaw State University.
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Online Class Availability at Kennesaw State University
Many students take online classes at Kennesaw State University. Of 47,764 students, 10,435 (22%) studied exclusively online and 25,369 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Kennesaw State University
Use these rankings to compare Kennesaw State University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #2 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 498 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #37 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #229 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #322 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1068 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Kennesaw State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Kennesaw State University are 89% women (276) and 11% men (35).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Kennesaw State University
Among the 311 bachelor’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Kennesaw State University, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Kennesaw State University go on to a range of careers. 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.