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 UNC Greensboro ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UNC Greensboro was ranked #374 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 172 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 198 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 322 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 374 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Greensboro handed out 161 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UNC Greensboro. This makes it the #284 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 89 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #26 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 Greensboro is $68,115. 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 Greensboro, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,424 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 Greensboro is $182 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNC Greensboro paid an average of $840 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $184 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,422 | $20,168 |
| Fees | $3,171 | $3,171 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,534 | $10,534 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,336 | $3,336 |
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Of the 161 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from UNC Greensboro in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Greensboro are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% 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 Greensboro with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UNC Greensboro 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 Greensboro Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UNC Greensboro make a median salary of $93,594. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNC Greensboro are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% 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 Greensboro with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 123 |
| Communication Sciences | 76 |
| Allied Health Professions | 12 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1 |
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