Nursing at University of Memphis
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Memphis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Memphis is in Memphis, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 387 nursing graduations were recorded at University of Memphis.
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Studying Online at University of Memphis
Online coursework is an option at University of Memphis. Among 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Memphis
Rankings can help you compare University of Memphis’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #19 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #288 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #814 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #923 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Memphis
Graduates of University of Memphis’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 | $65,032 |
| 2 years | $63,931 |
| 3 years | $64,899 |
| 4 years | $70,919 |
| 5 years | $82,823 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Memphis report median earnings of $70,919, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Memphis stands at $27,168.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at University of Memphis, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of Memphis are 88% women (342) and 12% men (45).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Memphis
Of the 321 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of Memphis, 89% were women (285) and 11% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 142 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 115 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Memphis
Among the 60 master’s nursing graduates at University of Memphis, 85% were women (51) and 15% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, below the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Memphis
Of the 3 doctoral nursing graduates at University of Memphis, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Memphis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*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 Memphis
This Nursing program at University of Memphis includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 381 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Nursing Science | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Memphis work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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