by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UNA was ranked #1,180 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #24 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools | 109 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 426 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 487 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 627 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,180 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Alabama handed out 165 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 74 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UNA. This makes it the #131 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,137 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNA, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,790 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNA was $680 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $340 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,200 | $20,400 |
| Fees | $1,790 | $1,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,900 | $7,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
Learn more about UNA tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 165 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from UNA. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Alabama with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UNA 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 UNA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UNA make a median salary of $77,761. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
The nursing program at UNA awarded 136 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Alabama with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of North Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 21 |
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