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. Also, learn how UofM ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #496 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #13 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 304 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 269 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 101 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UofM. This makes it the #99 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 UofM is $59,957. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UofM make a median salary of $92,183. 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 UofM, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,168 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 UofM is $138 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Memphis.
The nursing program at UofM awarded 304 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 75 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 185 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
The nursing program at UofM awarded 101 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 11% of these degrees went to men with the other 89% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 70 |
| Public Health | 38 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 26 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 25 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1 |
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