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 UCONN 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, UCONN came in at #26. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Connecticut handed out 238 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 253 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UCONN. This makes it the #173 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #163 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 UCONN is $84,969. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCONN, nursing students borrow a median amount of $42,694 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UCONN is $372 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UCONN paid an average of $1,625 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $681 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,332 | $39,000 |
| Fees | $4,034 | $4,034 |
| Books and Supplies | $990 | $990 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,996 | $13,996 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,330 | $4,330 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 238 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from UCONN. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UCONN are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 153 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the UCONN 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 UCONN Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UCONN make a median salary of $128,877 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 students earned a master's degree in nursing from UCONN. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Connecticut with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Connecticut.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 228 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 151 |
| Public Health | 133 |
| Medicine | 101 |
| Communication Sciences | 86 |
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