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 UW Tacoma ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at UW Tacoma was ranked #1,683 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #37 in Washington.Ranking Type Rank Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 932 Best Nursing Schools 1,683
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UW Tacoma. This makes it the #365 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 UW Tacoma is $86,212. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Tacoma, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,793 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UW Tacoma is $226 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW Tacoma paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $11,524 $40,878 Fees $1,293 $1,293 Books and Supplies $900 $900 On Campus Room and Board $15,948 $15,948 On Campus Other Expenses $3,582 $3,582
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The nursing program at UW Tacoma awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Tacoma Campus with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
UW Tacoma does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Tacoma Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UW Tacoma make a median salary of $115,543. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
All of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from UW Tacoma in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW Tacoma are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Tacoma Campus with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 38 |