Nursing at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is in Charlotte, NC.
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Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Of 31,091 students, 2,925 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,639 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 506 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #56 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #290 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #920 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 506 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #56 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #290 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #920 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 506 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #56 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #190 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #290 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #920 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Students who complete University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,348 |
| 2 years | $74,118 |
| 3 years | $74,048 |
| 4 years | $81,899 |
| 5 years | $97,784 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte report median earnings of $81,899, compared with $63,622 for all University of North Carolina at Charlotte graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte is $25,044.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The Nursing program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 150 |
| Nursing Administration | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 25 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 65 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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.