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. In addition, we cover how UMB ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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Ranked at #9 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UMB is in the top 1% of the country for nursing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore handed out 392 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 389 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 171 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UMB. This makes it the #58 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 137 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #10 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 UMB is $78,568. 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 UMB, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,093 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 UMB is $260 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMB paid an average of $1,444 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $425 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,827 | $40,389 |
| Fees | $3,547 | $3,547 |
Learn more about UMB tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 392 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from UMB. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 54 |
| Black or African American | 112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 20 |
UMB 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 UMB Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UMB make a median salary of $85,488 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 193 students earned a master's degree in nursing from UMB. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 406 |
| Medicine | 149 |
| Dentistry | 134 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 69 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 65 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.