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 Union ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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Union was ranked #197 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Union University handed out 170 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 161 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Union. This makes it the #236 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.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Union is $68,399. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Union, nursing students borrow a median amount of $42,226 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 Union is $464 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Union paid an average of $668 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,476 | $19,476 |
| Fees | $826 | $826 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,166 | $12,166 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,910 | $7,910 |
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Of the 170 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from Union in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Union are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Union University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 42 |
Online degrees for the Union 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 Union Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Union make a median salary of $102,228. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 nursing majors earned their master's degree from Union. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Union University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Union University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 49 |
| Allied Health Professions | 13 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1 |
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