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 University of Virginia ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, University of Virginia came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 139 students received their master’s degree in nursing from University of Virginia. This makes it the #68 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #148 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 University of Virginia is $65,868. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at University of Virginia make a median salary of $87,239. 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 University of Virginia, nursing students borrow a median amount of $15,130 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 Virginia - Main Campus.
Of the 126 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from University of Virginia in 2021, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from University of Virginia. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 106 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 148 |
| Public Health | 50 |
| Communication Sciences | 48 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 34 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 10 |
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