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 UAA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UAA was ranked #413 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #1 in Alaska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Alaska Anchorage handed out 157 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UAA. This makes it the #432 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #327 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 UAA is $73,122. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UAA make a median salary of $110,898 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAA, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 University of Alaska Anchorage.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from UAA. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from UAA in 2021, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 109 |
| Public Health | 86 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 44 |
| Dental Support Services | 34 |
| Allied Health Professions | 24 |
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