Nursing at University of Houston
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University of Houston is located in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 98 nursing degrees were awarded at University of Houston.
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Online Class Availability at University of Houston
Many students take online classes at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Houston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #10 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #62 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #105 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #208 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #856 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Houston
Graduates of University of Houston’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 | $68,526 |
| 2 years | $68,858 |
| 3 years | $73,721 |
| 4 years | $75,144 |
| 5 years | $90,501 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Houston take home a median $75,144, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Houston stands at $26,283.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at University of Houston, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of Houston are 82% women (80) and 18% men (18).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 84 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of Houston, 79% were women (66) and 21% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 8 master’s nursing graduates at University of Houston, 100% were women (8) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Houston
Among the 6 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at University of Houston, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston, above 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 Houston
This Nursing program at University of Houston breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 84 |
| Nursing Administration | 4 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Houston work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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