by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UCF ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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UCF was ranked #250 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #14 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Florida handed out 773 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 0% over the previous year when 772 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 66 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UCF. This makes it the #148 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 47 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #63 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 UCF is $73,765. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCF, nursing students borrow a median amount of $18,582 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 UCF is $164 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UCF paid an average of $749 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $212 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,478 | $19,810 |
| Fees | $1,890 | $2,657 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,070 | $12,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,230 | $5,230 |
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The nursing program at UCF awarded 773 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 50% 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 Florida with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 78 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 205 |
| White | 389 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Online degrees for the UCF 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 UCF Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UCF make a median salary of $103,063 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
The nursing program at UCF awarded 86 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 8% of these degrees went to men with the other 92% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Florida with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 57 |
| 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 Central Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 1,020 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 404 |
| Communication Sciences | 343 |
| Medicine | 107 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.