Pre-Nursing Studies
CIP Code: 51.1105A pre-nursing studies degree prepares graduates for careers in various fields. 78 colleges and universities offer this program.
Annual Degrees Awarded
2,731
Colleges Offering
78
Pre-Nursing Studies Salary by College
Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $61,911 four years after graduating (middle half: $42,679–$83,434). Where you study it matters: across 48 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $42,880 to $118,364.
Sort by:
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | 1 yr after | Median debt | Outcome Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $118,364 | $124,801 | — | — | C+ |
| 2 | Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA | $105,024 | $95,565 | $93,238 | $27,000 | B |
| 3 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $95,081 | $96,698 | $33,835 | $23,000 | A+ |
| 4 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $94,433 | $98,011 | $85,007 | — | C |
| 5 | MCPHS University Boston, MA | $90,224 | $79,452 | $30,439 | $27,000 | A |
| 6 | Wingate University Wingate, NC | $78,487 | $84,228 | $53,681 | $23,000 | C |
| 7 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $76,475 | $81,610 | $20,263 | $23,562 | A+ |
| 8 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $73,383 | $74,631 | $37,491 | $26,000 | C |
| 11 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $72,484 | $77,351 | $34,923 | $23,250 | B |
| 10 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $72,484 | $77,351 | $34,923 | $23,250 | C |
| 9 | Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH | $72,484 | $77,351 | $34,923 | $23,250 | C |
| 12 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $71,189 | $75,969 | $39,642 | $19,500 | A |
| 13 | Madonna University Livonia, MI | $69,333 | $73,104 | — | $26,750 | B |
| 14 | Saint Francis University Loretto, PA | $68,578 | $69,744 | — | — | B+ |
| 15 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $68,460 | $69,604 | $30,164 | $25,000 | A |
| 16 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $67,214 | $71,727 | $23,755 | $18,250 | C |
| 17 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $66,126 | $62,672 | $20,475 | — | B+ |
| 18 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $65,928 | $70,355 | $31,218 | $20,649 | D |
| 19 | Manchester University North Manchester, IN | $64,722 | $69,435 | — | $24,250 | C |
| 20 | Coppin State University Baltimore, MD | $64,090 | $56,246 | $43,930 | $25,500 | F |
| 21 | University of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $63,655 | $66,957 | — | — | C |
| 22 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $63,293 | $65,007 | $38,549 | — | D |
| 23 | Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD | $62,767 | $55,085 | $28,945 | $24,500 | D |
| 24 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $62,585 | $59,568 | — | $27,000 | C+ |
| 25 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $62,501 | $65,900 | $35,374 | $25,017 | B |
| 26 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $62,442 | $66,989 | $28,892 | $19,970 | C+ |
| 27 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $62,343 | $64,871 | — | $21,742 | C+ |
| 28 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $58,126 | $62,358 | — | $17,500 | A+ |
| 30 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $57,360 | $61,212 | $41,924 | $26,000 | D |
| 29 | Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH | $57,360 | $61,212 | $41,924 | $26,000 | C+ |
| 31 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $56,078 | $60,161 | $37,638 | $23,250 | C+ |
| 32 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $55,778 | $54,802 | $31,899 | $22,500 | C+ |
| 34 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $55,245 | $55,570 | $33,642 | $22,731 | B |
| 33 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $55,245 | $55,570 | $33,642 | $22,731 | B+ |
| 36 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $55,043 | $56,558 | $36,058 | $22,935 | B+ |
| 35 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $55,043 | $56,558 | $36,058 | $22,935 | B+ |
| 37 | Averett University Danville, VA | $54,637 | $49,752 | — | $23,500 | F |
| 38 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $53,428 | $49,142 | $29,238 | $17,708 | C+ |
| 39 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $53,376 | $56,279 | $32,753 | $30,625 | C |
| 40 | Aurora University Aurora, IL | $52,987 | $52,059 | $33,018 | $19,050 | C+ |
| 41 | Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX | $51,028 | $51,881 | — | $25,250 | C |
| 42 | Benedictine University Lisle, IL | $50,130 | $49,252 | $16,051 | $22,697 | B |
| 43 | The University of Findlay Findlay, OH | $47,760 | $50,967 | — | $24,250 | B |
| 44 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $47,019 | $53,371 | $32,868 | $28,000 | C+ |
| 45 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $46,011 | $49,376 | — | $27,000 | D |
| 46 | Florida College Temple Terrace, FL | $44,035 | $46,870 | — | — | D |
| 47 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $42,925 | $50,783 | $28,815 | $24,000 | C |
| 48 | Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | $42,880 | $45,976 | — | — | D |
Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.
Career Paths
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Best Colleges for Pre-Nursing Studies
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in pre-nursing studies.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Military College | Milledgeville, GA | 228 | C+ |
| 2 | Holmes Community College | Goodman, MS | 116 | C+ |
| 3 | University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | 82 | C+ |
| 4 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS | 75 | C+ |
| 5 | East Mississippi Community College | Scooba, MS | 72 | C+ |
| 6 | Northeast Community College | Norfolk, NE | 38 | C+ |
| 7 | La Sierra University | Riverside, CA | 29 | C+ |
| 8 | South College | Knoxville, TN | 710 | C |
| 9 | Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC | 204 | C |
| 10 | Tulsa Community College | Tulsa, OK | 184 | C |
| 11 | Hudson County Community College | Jersey City, NJ | 106 | C |
| 12 | Three Rivers College | Poplar Bluff, MO | 104 | C |
| 13 | Grayson College | Denison, TX | 63 | C |
| 14 | Connors State College | Warner, OK | 62 | C |
| 15 | National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | 61 | C |
| 16 | Midlands Technical College | West Columbia, SC | 58 | C |
| 17 | Northeastern Technical College | Cheraw, SC | 37 | C |
| 18 | Temple College | Temple, TX | 34 | C |
| 19 | Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | 34 | C |
| 20 | University of Providence | Great Falls, MT | 28 | C |
| 21 | Greenfield Community College | Greenfield, MA | 26 | C |
Largest Pre-Nursing Studies Programs
Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most pre-nursing studies graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.
| # | College | Location | Degrees Awarded | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South College | Knoxville, TN | 710 | C |
| 2 | Georgia Military College | Milledgeville, GA | 228 | C+ |
| 3 | Trident Technical College | Charleston, SC | 204 | C |
| 4 | Tulsa Community College | Tulsa, OK | 184 | C |
| 5 | Holmes Community College | Goodman, MS | 116 | C+ |
| 6 | Hudson County Community College | Jersey City, NJ | 106 | C |
| 7 | Three Rivers College | Poplar Bluff, MO | 104 | C |
| 8 | University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | 82 | C+ |
| 9 | Copiah-Lincoln Community College | Wesson, MS | 75 | C+ |
| 10 | East Mississippi Community College | Scooba, MS | 72 | C+ |
| 11 | Grayson College | Denison, TX | 63 | C |
| 12 | Connors State College | Warner, OK | 62 | C |
| 13 | National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | 61 | C |
| 14 | Midlands Technical College | West Columbia, SC | 58 | C |
| 15 | Northeast Community College | Norfolk, NE | 38 | C+ |
| 16 | Northeastern Technical College | Cheraw, SC | 37 | C |
| 17 | Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | 34 | C |
| 18 | Temple College | Temple, TX | 34 | C |
| 19 | La Sierra University | Riverside, CA | 29 | C+ |
| 20 | University of Providence | Great Falls, MT | 28 | C |
| 21 | Greenfield Community College | Greenfield, MA | 26 | C |
2,731
Degrees Awarded Annually
78
Colleges Offering Program
0
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About Pre-Nursing Studies
Pre-Nursing Studies is a degree program offered at 78 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 2,731 students graduate with this degree.
Program Classification
CIP Code
51.1105
Field (2-digit CIP)
51
Category (4-digit CIP)
51.11
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do with a Pre-Nursing Studies degree?
This degree prepares graduates for various professional opportunities in the field.
How many colleges offer Pre-Nursing Studies?
78 colleges and universities in the United States offer
Pre-Nursing Studies as a degree program. Each year, approximately 2,731
students graduate with this degree.
What are the best colleges for Pre-Nursing Studies?
The best colleges for Pre-Nursing Studies based on Repit's ratings include
Georgia Military College, Holmes Community College, University of Alaska Anchorage, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, East Mississippi Community College.
Rankings are based on the college's overall Repit grade and the number of degrees awarded in this program.