by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UofL ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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UofL is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #172 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 172 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 176 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 281 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 265 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UofL. This makes it the #325 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 41 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #77 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 UofL is $69,027. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofL, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,467 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 UofL is $222 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofL paid an average of $1,208 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,632 | $28,978 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,690 | $11,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
Learn more about UofL tuition and fees.
Of the 281 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UofL, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 219 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
UofL 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 UofL Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UofL make a median salary of $68,497. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
The nursing program at UofL awarded 31 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Louisville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 155 |
| Public Health | 118 |
| Dentistry | 114 |
| Communication Sciences | 30 |
| Dental Support Services | 28 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.