Nursing Science at University of California-Irvine
If you plan to study Nursing Science, 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 nursing science degrees were granted at University of California-Irvine.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Irvine
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Irvine. Among 37,297 students, 614 (2%) studied exclusively online and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Science Rankings at University of California-Irvine
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Irvine’s Nursing Science program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | California | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 55 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 142 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing Science graduates at University of California-Irvine, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing Science graduates at University of California-Irvine are 83% women (40) and 17% men (8).
Nursing Science Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Irvine
Of the 46 bachelor’s nursing science degrees awarded at University of California-Irvine, 85% were women (39) and 15% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 29 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 85% of Nursing Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, above the national average of 36%.*
Nursing Science Doctoral Program at University of California-Irvine
Among the 2 doctoral nursing science graduates at University of California-Irvine, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Students who finish Nursing Science program at University of California-Irvine work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| 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.