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 UAA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UAA was ranked #520 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 333 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 353 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 386 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 520 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 125 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 157 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UAA. This makes it the #432 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #327 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 UAA is $86,823. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAA paid an average of $824 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $258 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,192 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,412 | $12,412 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $8,882 | $8,882 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 125 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from UAA. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAA 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 University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Online degrees for the UAA 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 UAA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UAA make a median salary of $115,750. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in nursing from UAA. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Alaska Anchorage.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 84 |
| Public Health | 68 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 48 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 25 |
| Dental Support Services | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.