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 Cumberlands ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Cumberlands was ranked #1,054 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #11 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 400 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 462 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 482 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 637 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,054 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of the Cumberlands handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Cumberlands. This makes it the #325 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cumberlands is $81,012. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Cumberlands was $335 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,875 | $9,875 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,300 | $9,300 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,968 | $6,968 |
Learn more about Cumberlands tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Cumberlands with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 71 |
Online degrees for the Cumberlands 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 Cumberlands Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Cumberlands make a median salary of $97,899 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 52 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cumberlands, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Cumberlands with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 43 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 students graduated with a associate's degree in nursing from Cumberlands. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of the Cumberlands with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of the Cumberlands.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 81 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 57 |
| Allied Health Professions | 57 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.