by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNCW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNCW as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #151 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 151 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 87 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 775 |
| Master’s | 124 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington conferred 775 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UNCW is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNCW earn a median of $76,493 a year. This is above $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNCW, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,000 in student loans. This is lower than $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW were White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina Wilmington with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 564 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 31 |
UNCW conferred 775 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UNCW. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 124 |
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