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 UNG ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UNG was ranked #582 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #16 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 356 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 382 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 413 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 582 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Georgia handed out 209 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 188 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UNG. This makes it the #354 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #289 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNG go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $75,412 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNG, nursing students borrow a median amount of $15,133 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNG paid an average of $624 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $176 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,230 | $14,986 |
| Fees | $981 | $981 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,460 | $1,460 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,310 | $12,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,680 | $3,680 |
Learn more about UNG tuition and fees.
Of the 209 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNG, about 7% were men and 93% were 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 Georgia with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UNG 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 UNG Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UNG make a median salary of $99,714 a year. 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, 5% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNG 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 Georgia with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of North Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 32 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 21 |
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |