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. We've also included details on how UIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UIU was ranked #1,178 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #24 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Upper Iowa University handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UIU is $55,887. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UIU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $35,004 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Upper Iowa University.
The nursing program at UIU awarded 111 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 13% of these degrees went to men with the other 87% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 29 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2 |
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