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. In addition, we cover how UF ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, UF came in at #61. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Florida handed out 200 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 213 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UF is $60,614. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF, nursing students borrow a median amount of $19,934 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UF is $187 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 200 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from UF. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 128 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 614 |
| Public Health | 399 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 210 |
| Medicine | 156 |
| Communication Sciences | 107 |
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