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 UofM ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #469 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 286 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 324 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 337 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 469 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 296 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 304 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 101 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UofM. This makes it the #99 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 UofM is $73,680. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofM, nursing students borrow a median amount of $16,988 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 UofM is $138 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $355 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
Learn more about UofM tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 96 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 157 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UofM make a median salary of $98,692 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, 91 students earned a master's degree in nursing from UofM. About 90% of these graduates were women and the other 10% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 64 |
| Public Health | 56 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 24 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 23 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.