Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, based in Los Angeles, California, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. With 282 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $83,438 ten years after enrollment, which is 105% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 37.2%. Mmedian graduate debt is $18,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.45x. The average net price after financial aid is $35,558 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Biology, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Public Health, and Health Services Administration & Management.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$83,438

Graduation Rate

37.2%

Median Debt

$18,750

Average Net Price

$35,558

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.59x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

4.45x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

282

Admission Rate

38.7%

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

50.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$23,000

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,000

Pell Grant Rate

53.6%

Federal Loan Rate

64.6%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$35,636

Income $30K–$48K

$35,686

Income $110K+

$37,834

Student Demographics

Women

67.7%

White

2.8%

Black

34.0%

Hispanic

17.7%

Asian

7.8%

Two or More Races

32.6%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

46.4%

Accreditations

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education — Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (Preaccredited)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
Council on Education for Public Health — Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health, Public Health Programs (PHPBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level programs offered outside a school of public health (Accredited)
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology — Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist (Accredited)
WASC Senior College and University Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (10)

Bachelor (3)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Registered Nursing	Not reported	18
Biology	Not reported	15
Public Health	Not reported	4

Master (4)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Registered Nursing	$146,374	208
Biology	Not reported	33
Public Health	$70,438	32
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	$144,783	25

Associate (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	$89,449	32

Graduate Certificate (2)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Registered Nursing	$187,932	37
Health Services Administration & Management	Not reported	27

Rankings Featuring This Institution

Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in California

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