by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how University of Memphis compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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University of Memphis ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. Specifically, it ranked #500 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Memphis handed out 321 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Memphis earn a median of $70,919 a year. This is higher than $55,025, the median for all majors at University of Memphis.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Memphis, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,168 in student loans. This is above $26,315, the typical median for all majors at University of Memphis.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,352 | $13,512 |
| Fees | $1,872 | $1,872 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Memphis are White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 115 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at University of Memphis are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from University of Memphis identified as women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at University of Memphis are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at University of Memphis.
The nursing program at University of Memphis breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 381 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 3 |
| Nursing Science | 3 |
University of Memphis conferred 381 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (47%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
University of Memphis granted 3 completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (67%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
University of Memphis conferred 3 completions in nursing science in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (67%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.