by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UWF ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #512 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #26 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 456 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 471 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 87 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UWF. This makes it the #114 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 UWF is $60,076. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UWF make a median salary of $76,814. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UWF, nursing students borrow a median amount of $21,740 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The University of West Florida.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 288 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 26 |
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UWF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of West Florida with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 139 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 67 |
| Public Health | 46 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 30 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 24 |
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