by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UC Irvine ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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UC Irvine is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #117 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #23 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UC Irvine. This makes it the #373 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #347 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $87,715 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 UC Irvine, nursing students borrow a median amount of $42,522 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
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Of the 49 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from UC Irvine in 2021-2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 51% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UC Irvine 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 UC Irvine Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UC Irvine make a median salary of $87,217. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 19 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Irvine, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 516 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 106 |
| Medicine | 93 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |
| Medical Science | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.