Nursing at NUC University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at NUC University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
NUC University sits in Bayamon, PR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,335 nursing degrees were granted at NUC University.
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Studying Online at NUC University
Distance learning is available at NUC University. Among 30,794 students, 9,040 (29%) studied exclusively online and 21,754 (71%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at NUC University
Rankings can help you compare NUC University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #2 of 33 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #4 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #412 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1526 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from NUC University
Those who finish NUC University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,935 |
| 2 years | $19,455 |
| 3 years | $16,158 |
| 4 years | $27,515 |
| 5 years | $29,827 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from NUC University take home a median $27,515, compared with $20,126 for all NUC University graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from NUC University is $14,418.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at NUC University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at NUC University are 79% women (1,055) and 21% men (280).
Nursing Associate’s Program at NUC University
Among the 286 associate’s nursing graduates at NUC University, 77% were women (220) and 23% were men (66).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at NUC University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 281 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 99% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at NUC University, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at NUC University
Of the 772 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at NUC University, 79% were women (608) and 21% were men (164).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at NUC University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 758 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 99% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at NUC University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at NUC University
Among the 277 master’s nursing degrees awarded at NUC University, 82% were women (227) and 18% were men (50).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at NUC University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 275 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 99% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at NUC University, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at NUC University
This Nursing program at NUC University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 1,079 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 256 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at NUC University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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