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 UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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UNC Chapel Hill is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #101 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 201 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 90% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 72 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #137 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 28 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #114 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 UNC Chapel Hill is $71,594. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill, nursing students borrow a median amount of $33,784 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $292 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 201 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from UNC Chapel Hill. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 132 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UNC Chapel Hill make a median salary of $99,792 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from UNC Chapel Hill. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 355 |
| Medicine | 185 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 180 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 122 |
| Dentistry | 86 |
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