Nursing at University of California-Irvine
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Irvine. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-Irvine is in Irvine, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 95 nursing degrees were granted at University of California-Irvine.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Irvine
Many students take online classes at University of California-Irvine. Of 37,297 students, 614 (2%) studied exclusively online and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of California-Irvine
Rankings can help you compare University of California-Irvine’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #10 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #72 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #117 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #649 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #10 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #10 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | California | #72 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #117 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #649 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of California-Irvine
Students who complete University of California-Irvine’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $84,152 |
| 2 years | $92,401 |
| 3 years | $97,901 |
| 4 years | $112,080 |
| 5 years | $130,874 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of California-Irvine report median earnings of $112,080, compared with $71,034 for all University of California-Irvine graduates — about 58% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of California-Irvine comes in at $13,400.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at University of California-Irvine, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at University of California-Irvine are 84% women (80) and 16% men (15).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Irvine
Among the 46 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of California-Irvine, 85% were women (39) and 15% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 29 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 85% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of California-Irvine
Among the 21 master’s nursing graduates at University of California-Irvine, 76% were women (16) and 24% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 76% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, above the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of California-Irvine
Among the 28 doctoral nursing graduates at University of California-Irvine, 89% were women (25) and 11% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 68% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, higher than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of California-Irvine
This Nursing program at University of California-Irvine offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 48 |
| Public Health Nursing | 21 |
| Nursing Practice | 26 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of California-Irvine pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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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