by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how University of Northern Colorado ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at University of Northern Colorado was ranked #717 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 249 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 360 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 440 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 444 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 717 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Colorado handed out 178 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 208 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in nursing from University of Northern Colorado. This makes it the #354 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.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of Northern Colorado is $74,308. 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 University of Northern Colorado, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,113 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 University of Northern Colorado is $225 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Northern Colorado was $925 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $352 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,784 | $23,196 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,230 | $15,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,238 | $3,238 |
Learn more about University of Northern Colorado tuition and fees.
The nursing program at University of Northern Colorado awarded 178 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the University of Northern Colorado nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of Northern Colorado Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Northern Colorado make a median salary of $109,066 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| 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 Northern Colorado.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 91 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 69 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 51 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 5 |
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