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. We've also included details on how UMET ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UMET was ranked #1,420 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #6 in Puerto Rico.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Universidad Metropolitana handed out 404 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 391 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UMET. This makes it the #259 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 UMET is $15,433. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UMET make a median salary of $47,277. 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 UMET, nursing students borrow a median amount of $17,148 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 Universidad Metropolitana.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing associate's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the associate'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 Universidad Metropolitana with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 404 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from UMET. About 22% were men and 78% 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 Universidad Metropolitana with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 404 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 36 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UMET, about 14% were men and 86% were 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 Universidad Metropolitana with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 89 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 63 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 43 |
| Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services | 31 |
| Communication Sciences | 11 |
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