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. 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 #99 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Delaware handed out 177 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 184 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #261 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,286 a year. 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 UD, nursing students borrow a median amount of $62,973 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 UD is $592 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UD paid an average of $1,570 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $585 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,040 | $37,680 |
| Fees | $2,040 | $2,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,838 | $14,838 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Learn more about UD tuition and fees.
Of the 177 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UD, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UD 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 UD Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UD make a median salary of $115,726. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from UD in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 Delaware.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 200 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 86 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 64 |
| Allied Health Professions | 43 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.