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 UNR ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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UNR is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #145 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Nevada.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 167 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UNR. This makes it the #284 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #117 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 UNR is $85,733. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNR, nursing students borrow a median amount of $49,186 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 UNR is $588 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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The nursing program at UNR awarded 168 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 12% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Online degrees for the UNR 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 UNR Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UNR make a median salary of $116,392 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in nursing from UNR. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| 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 Nevada - Reno.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 457 |
| Communication Sciences | 81 |
| Medicine | 70 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 40 |
| Allied Health Professions | 23 |
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