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. Also, learn how UWF ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #781 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #41 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 349 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 403 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 499 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 781 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 384 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 456 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UWF. This makes it the #114 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWF is $73,787. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UWF was $641 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,735 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,432 | $12,432 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,024 | $3,024 |
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Of the 384 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from UWF in 2021-2022, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 245 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Online degrees for the UWF nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UWF Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UWF make a median salary of $103,426 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 118 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UWF, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The University of West Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 122 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 70 |
| Public Health | 47 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 38 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.