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 UPenn ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UPenn is in the top 1% of the country for nursing students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 206 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 189 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 382 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UPenn. This makes it the #20 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 49 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #57 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 UPenn is $80,943. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UPenn, nursing students borrow a median amount of $55,253 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 UPenn is $391 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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Of the 206 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from UPenn in 2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UPenn make a median salary of $115,382 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 298 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from UPenn. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 216 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 170 |
| Dentistry | 169 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 134 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 76 |
| Public Health | 69 |
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