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 UIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UIU was ranked #1,266 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #21 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 745 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,266 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Upper Iowa University handed out 115 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIU is $70,224. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIU was $850 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,770 | $9,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,252 | $4,252 |
Learn more about UIU tuition and fees.
Of the 115 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from UIU in 2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UIU 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 UIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Upper Iowa University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 21 |
| Allied Health Professions | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.