by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in nursing at UNCW. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 12 schools (Master’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 #145 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 145 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in North Carolina | 3 of 87 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 14 of 552 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of North Carolina Wilmington handed out 124 master’s degrees in nursing.
UNCW is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 5 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 88 |
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UNCW granted 124 master’s completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UNCW. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 775 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.