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 UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #941 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #59 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 380 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 439 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 573 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 941 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 96 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UH. This makes it the #381 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,740 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UH was $882 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
Learn more about UH tuition and fees.
Of the 96 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from UH in 2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from UH in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 241 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 141 |
| Communication Sciences | 109 |
| Optometry | 92 |
| Allied Health Professions | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.