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 UNG ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UNG was ranked #503 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #9 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Georgia handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 182 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UNG. This makes it the #354 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #289 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 UNG is $63,209. 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 UNG make a median salary of $88,788 a year. 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 UNG, nursing students borrow a median amount of $19,743 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 North Georgia.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 188 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from UNG. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNG are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Georgia with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from UNG in 2021, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNG are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Georgia with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 36 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 12 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3 |
