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. Also, learn how UCA ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UCA was ranked #993 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 240 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 421 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 611 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 993 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Arkansas handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UCA. This makes it the #188 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.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCA is $70,636. 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 UCA, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,428 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UCA is $245 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCA paid an average of $476 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $238 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,140 | $14,280 |
| Fees | $2,978 | $2,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,662 | $8,662 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,447 | $5,447 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 113 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from UCA. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UCA 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 UCA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UCA make a median salary of $99,327. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 nursing majors earned their master's degree from UCA. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Arkansas with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Central Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 106 |
| Communication Sciences | 96 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 85 |
| Allied Health Professions | 32 |
| Other Health Professions | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.