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 ULM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at ULM was ranked #775 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #6 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 371 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 429 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 491 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 775 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisiana at Monroe handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in nursing from ULM. This makes it the #271 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 ULM is $75,828. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ULM, nursing students borrow a median amount of $11,319 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 $20,508.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at ULM is $65 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ULM was $505 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $276 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,788 | $17,888 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,182 | $10,182 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,976 | $5,976 |
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Of the 122 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from ULM in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ULM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
ULM 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 ULM Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from ULM make a median salary of $95,504 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from ULM. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ULM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisiana at Monroe with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| 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 Louisiana at Monroe.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 158 |
| Communication Sciences | 45 |
| Other Health Professions | 35 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 30 |
| Allied Health Professions | 30 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.