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. We've also included details on how UCM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UCM was ranked #762 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #14 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Central Missouri handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 156 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 37 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UCM. This makes it the #251 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 UCM is $59,831. 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 UCM make a median salary of $92,344. 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 UCM, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,581 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 Central Missouri.
Of the 143 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UCM, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from UCM. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UCM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Central Missouri with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 42 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 34 |
| Allied Health Professions | 23 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 14 |
