by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce was ranked #1,629 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #12 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 910 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,629 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce handed out 110 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. This makes it the #477 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is $12,033. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce was $230 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,520 | $5,520 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,512 | $3,512 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $6,663 | $6,663 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,285 | $6,285 |
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Of the 110 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 54 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 43 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 22 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 12 |