Nursing at University of Central Florida
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Central Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Central Florida is located in Orlando, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Central Florida
Distance learning is available at University of Central Florida. Among 69,713 students, 12,508 (18%) studied exclusively online and 31,060 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Central Florida
Use these rankings to compare University of Central Florida’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #11 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 506 |
| Best Value | Florida | #31 of 85 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #210 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #244 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #576 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #11 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 506 |
| Best Value | Florida | #31 of 85 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #210 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #244 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #576 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #11 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #26 of 506 |
| Best Value | Florida | #31 of 85 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #210 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #244 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #576 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Central Florida
Students who complete University of Central Florida’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,920 |
| 2 years | $60,343 |
| 3 years | $66,341 |
| 4 years | $72,284 |
| 5 years | $86,170 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Central Florida report median earnings of $72,284, compared with $55,077 for all University of Central Florida graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Central Florida comes in at $21,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Central Florida
This Nursing program at University of Central Florida includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 804 |
| Nursing Science | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 65 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Central Florida work across a variety of fields. 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.