Nursing at University of Connecticut
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Connecticut. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Connecticut sits in Storrs, CT.
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Online Class Availability at University of Connecticut
Distance learning is available at University of Connecticut. Of 28,306 students, 1,736 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,249 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Connecticut
Use these rankings to compare University of Connecticut’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 97 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #52 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1388 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 97 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #52 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1388 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 97 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #52 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #65 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1388 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Connecticut
Students who complete University of Connecticut’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,146 |
| 2 years | $78,207 |
| 3 years | $82,296 |
| 4 years | $89,061 |
| 5 years | $102,295 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Connecticut earn a median of $89,061, compared with $74,475 for all University of Connecticut graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Connecticut comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Connecticut
This Nursing program at University of Connecticut includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 107 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 2 |
| Nursing Science | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 210 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 5 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Connecticut pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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.