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 UCLA ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, UCLA came in at #35. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Los Angeles handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 179 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UCLA. This makes it the #53 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #123 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 UCLA is $94,611. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $1,913 | $1,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,574 | $1,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,148 | $17,148 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,562 | $5,562 |
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The nursing program at UCLA awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UCLA 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 UCLA Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UCLA make a median salary of $112,065 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
The nursing program at UCLA awarded 147 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Los Angeles with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of California - Los Angeles.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 200 |
| Medicine | 164 |
| Dentistry | 105 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 10 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.