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 UMET ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UMET was ranked #1,617 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #5 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 447 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 506 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 903 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,617 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Universidad Metropolitana handed out 394 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 404 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UMET. This makes it the #259 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 UMET is $15,515. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMET was $205 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,920 | $4,920 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 394 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMET. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Universidad Metropolitana with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 394 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UMET 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 UMET Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UMET make a median salary of $49,103 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 41 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UMET, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Universidad Metropolitana with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of nursing associate's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Universidad Metropolitana with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Universidad Metropolitana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 155 |
| Allied Health Professions | 96 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 67 |
| Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 37 |
| Communication Sciences | 26 |
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