Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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UH is a solid choice among schools offering nursing. Specifically, it ranked #163 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 11 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 14 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 14 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 24 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 32 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Texas | 62 |
| College Major Best Value | 62 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 105 |
| College Major Best Value | 105 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston conferred 84 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at UH earn a median of $75,144 a year. This is higher than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UH, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $26,283 in student loans. This is above $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Asian. About 31% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 8 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from UH identified as women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at UH were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from UH identified as women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at UH were Black or African American. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at University of Houston.
This nursing program at UH offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 84 |
| Nursing Practice | 6 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 4 |
| Nursing Administration | 4 |
UH granted 84 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (31%).
UH awarded 6 completions in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
UH granted 4 completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
UH granted 4 completions in nursing administration in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (25%).