Nursing at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is in Charlotte, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 241 nursing degrees were granted at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Of 31,091 students, 2,925 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,639 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 506 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #56 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #290 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #920 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 506 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #56 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #290 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #920 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Students who complete University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,348 |
| 2 years | $74,118 |
| 3 years | $74,048 |
| 4 years | $81,899 |
| 5 years | $97,784 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte report median earnings of $81,899, compared with $63,622 for all University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $25,044.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are 93% women (224) and 7% men (17).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Of the 150 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 93% were women (139) and 7% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 79 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 23 |
| Asian | 15 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Of the 48 master’s nursing graduates at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 92% were women (44) and 8% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, lower than 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 University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The Nursing program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 150 |
| Nursing Administration | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 25 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 65 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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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