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 UAH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UAH was ranked #492 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alabama in Huntsville handed out 221 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 242 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 171 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UAH. This makes it the #58 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 37 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #84 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAH is $51,910. 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 UAH make a median salary of $88,354. 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 UAH, nursing students borrow a median amount of $28,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UAH is $315 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Of the 221 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from UAH in 2020-2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama in Huntsville with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 166 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 171 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from UAH in 2020-2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama in Huntsville with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 131 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 2 |
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