We'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 UD ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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UD is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #141 out of 1,774 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 184 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 195 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UD. This makes it the #562 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #261 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 UD is $71,752. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UD make a median salary of $93,211 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UD, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,522 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 $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UD is $592 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Delaware.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 184 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from UD. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 10 |
Black or African American | 13 |
Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
White | 131 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 11 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from UD in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Public Health | 179 |
Health Sciences & Services | 74 |
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 57 |
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 55 |
Allied Health Professions | 30 |
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