Nursing Practice at University of California-Irvine
If you are interested in studying Nursing Practice, consider the program at University of California-Irvine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Irvine is in Irvine, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 nursing practice degrees were granted at University of California-Irvine.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Irvine
Many students take online classes at University of California-Irvine. Of 37,297 students, 614 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Practice Rankings at University of California-Irvine
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Irvine’s Nursing Practice program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | California | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 182 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 327 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing Practice graduates at University of California-Irvine, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing Practice graduates at University of California-Irvine are 92% women (24) and 8% men (2).
Nursing Practice Doctoral Program at University of California-Irvine
Of the 26 doctoral nursing practice graduates at University of California-Irvine, 92% were women (24) and 8% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Practice doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of Nursing Practice doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, higher than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Practice Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing Practice program at University of California-Irvine pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing Practice 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 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.