Nursing at University of North Carolina Wilmington
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at University of North Carolina Wilmington. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Carolina Wilmington is located in Wilmington, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 960 nursing degrees were awarded at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
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Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Online coursework is an option at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Of 18,848 students, 4,303 (23%) studied exclusively online and 8,428 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of North Carolina Wilmington
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 506 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #66 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #182 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #354 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1209 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 506 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #66 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #182 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #354 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1209 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington
Students who complete University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,510 |
| 2 years | $63,787 |
| 3 years | $68,913 |
| 4 years | $76,493 |
| 5 years | $86,305 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington earn a median of $76,493, compared with $61,282 for all University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington comes in at $22,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington are 92% women (880) and 8% men (80).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Of the 775 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 91% were women (706) and 9% were men (69).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 564 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 75 |
| Black / African American | 84 |
| Asian | 16 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 25% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Among the 124 master’s nursing graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 93% were women (115) and 7% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 91 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington, below 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 Wilmington
The Nursing program at University of North Carolina Wilmington offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 775 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 124 |
| Nursing Practice | 61 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of North Carolina Wilmington go on to a range of careers. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.