by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UT Arlington ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, UT Arlington came in at #65. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #6 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Arlington handed out 3249 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 3,456 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1,204 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UT Arlington. This makes it the #5 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 50 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #56 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Arlington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,513 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Arlington, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,102 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UT Arlington is $150 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UT Arlington paid an average of $999 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $366 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,206 | $27,138 |
| Fees | $2,521 | $2,521 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,582 | $10,582 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,316 | $5,316 |
Learn more about UT Arlington tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3,249 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from UT Arlington. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 348 |
| Black or African American | 533 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 888 |
| White | 1,278 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 158 |
UT Arlington does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UT Arlington Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UT Arlington make a median salary of $109,058. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 1,337 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from UT Arlington in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 126 |
| Black or African American | 178 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 289 |
| White | 661 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 79 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The University of Texas at Arlington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 180 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 147 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 27 |
| Allied Health Professions | 15 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.