Registered Nursing at University of Memphis
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Memphis. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 381 registered nursing degrees were granted at University of Memphis.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis
Many students take online classes at University of Memphis. Of 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Memphis
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Memphis’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #19 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #143 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #288 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #785 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #914 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 42 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #19 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #143 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #288 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #785 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #914 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Memphis, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Memphis are 88% women (336) and 12% men (45).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Memphis
Among the 321 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 89% were women (285) and 11% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 142 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 115 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 54% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, above the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at University of Memphis
Of the 60 master’s registered nursing graduates at University of Memphis, 85% were women (51) and 15% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 38% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, lower than the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at University of Memphis pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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
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