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 UNH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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UNH was ranked #186 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in New Hampshire.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 44 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UNH. This makes it the #217 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #187 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 UNH is $77,271. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UNH is $481 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNH was $1,470 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Fees | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 74 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from UNH. About 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the UNH 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 UNH Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UNH make a median salary of $96,636 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
The nursing program at UNH awarded 40 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 88% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 36 |
| 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 New Hampshire - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 104 |
| Communication Sciences | 70 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 37 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 10 |
| Allied Health Professions | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.