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. In addition, we cover how UNC Charlotte ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Charlotte was ranked #372 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Charlotte handed out 140 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 197 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 76 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UNC Charlotte. This makes it the #127 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #193 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 Charlotte is $73,445. 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 Charlotte, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,666 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 UNC Charlotte is $184 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Charlotte paid an average of $770 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $159 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,812 | $18,474 |
| Fees | $3,402 | $3,402 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,864 | $13,864 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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Of the 140 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from UNC Charlotte in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Charlotte are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% 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 Charlotte with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UNC Charlotte 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 Charlotte Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UNC Charlotte make a median salary of $118,061. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
The nursing program at UNC Charlotte awarded 88 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 Charlotte with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 383 |
| Allied Health Professions | 96 |
| Public Health | 96 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 35 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 26 |
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