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. Also, learn how UNCW ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UNCW was ranked #282 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 163 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 202 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 252 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 276 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 282 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Wilmington handed out 739 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 782 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 196 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UNCW. This makes it the #46 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #201 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNCW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,463 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNCW, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,848 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 UNCW is $221 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 739 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from UNCW. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% 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 Wilmington with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 543 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 43 |
UNCW 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 UNCW Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UNCW make a median salary of $92,353 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 233 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from UNCW in 2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% 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 Wilmington with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 175 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 120 |
| Other Health Professions | 90 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 50 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 49 |
| Allied Health Professions | 8 |