by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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UT Austin is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #111 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UT Austin. This makes it the #138 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 31 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #103 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,095 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, nursing students borrow a median amount of $31,714 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UT Austin is $255 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Austin paid an average of $1,930 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UT Austin 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 Austin Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Austin make a median salary of $94,957 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 314 |
| Communication Sciences | 137 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 133 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 49 |
| Medicine | 47 |
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