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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how University of Northern Colorado stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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University of Northern Colorado ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #456 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Northern Colorado awarded 146 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Northern Colorado earn a median of $69,270 a year. This is higher than $49,952, the median for all majors at University of Northern Colorado.
To complete a bachelor’s at University of Northern Colorado, nursing students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,974, the typical median for all majors at University of Northern Colorado.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,400 | $24,125 |
| Fees | $2,854 | $2,854 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Northern Colorado are White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at University of Northern Colorado were White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of nursing doctoral degree graduates at University of Northern Colorado were White. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Colorado with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at University of Northern Colorado.
The nursing program at University of Northern Colorado offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 163 |
| Nursing Science | 6 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 3 |
University of Northern Colorado granted 163 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
University of Northern Colorado conferred 6 completions in nursing science in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
University of Northern Colorado conferred 3 completions in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).