by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UT Austin. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 104 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #110 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 110 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 6 of 111 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 195 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 117 |
| Master’s | 78 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 44 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 117 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UT Austin is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 104 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 5 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 56 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $84,323 a year. This is higher than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Austin, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $19,651 in student loans. This is lower than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
Read more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were Hispanic or Latino. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Austin awarded 117 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (34%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Austin. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 78 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 44 |
