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. We've also included details on how UCM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #818 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #13 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 369 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 428 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 498 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 818 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 143 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UCM. This makes it the #251 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCM is $70,840. 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 UCM, nursing students borrow a median amount of $21,864 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCM paid an average of $555 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $278 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,325 | $16,650 |
| Fees | $1,410 | $1,410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,206 | $10,206 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,608 | $2,608 |
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Of the 118 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from UCM in 2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UCM 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 UCM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UCM make a median salary of $97,970. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from UCM. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% 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 Missouri with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 47 |
| 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 Central Missouri.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 56 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 19 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 17 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 2 |