Nursing at The University of Texas at El Paso
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at The University of Texas at El Paso. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas at El Paso sits in El Paso, TX.
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Studying Online at The University of Texas at El Paso
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas at El Paso. Of 25,039 students, 2,333 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,127 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at The University of Texas at El Paso
Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas at El Paso’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #37 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #54 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #55 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #84 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #516 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #654 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #37 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #54 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #55 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #84 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #516 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #654 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #37 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #54 of 192 |
| Best Value | Texas | #55 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #84 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #516 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #654 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso
Graduates of The University of Texas at El Paso’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,512 |
| 2 years | $72,014 |
| 3 years | $73,095 |
| 4 years | $79,852 |
| 5 years | $95,145 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso earn a median of $79,852, compared with $58,459 for all The University of Texas at El Paso graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from The University of Texas at El Paso is $21,379.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at The University of Texas at El Paso
This Nursing program at The University of Texas at El Paso breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 392 |
| Nursing Administration | 24 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 96 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 10 |
| Nursing Practice | 12 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at The University of Texas at El Paso go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.