UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,190

2021 Average Net Price

$31,579

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.592%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

43.8%

16 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

327

58.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.1%

12 Graduates

About

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing were Registered Nursing (144 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 144 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing. 84.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 15.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (116 degrees), 8.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is $14,190, which is $2,205 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is $14,190, which is $2,205 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,579.

In 2021, 53% of undergraduate students attending UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,190

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing was $14,190. The cost of tuition at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is $2,205 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,579

2021 Value

20.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,579. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing grew by 20.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,880

Room and Board

$2,150

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing was of $10,880 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 43.2% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,150. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.88% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 19.7% with respect to 2020, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.592%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing was 0.592%, which represents 1 out of the 169 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing received 16 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 40.7% annual growth. Out of those 16 applicants, 7 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 43.8% acceptance rate.

There were 327 students enrolled at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in 2021.

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing has an overall enrollment yield of 57.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

43.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 16

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing was 43.8% (7 admissions from 16 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 40.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 40.7%, while admissions declined by −36.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing had a total enrollment of 327 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is 191 students and the part-time enrollment is 136. This means that 58.4% of students enrolled at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.8% White, 16.5% Black or African American, 3.06% Two or More Races, 2.45% Asian, and 0.917% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.7%), followed by White Male (16.2%) and Black or African American Female (12.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 327 students. The full-time enrollment at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is 191 and the part-time enrollment is 136.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

43%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing was 43%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
248 enrolled students
Black or African American
54 enrolled students
Two or More Races
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is 75.8% White, 16.5% Black or African American, 3.06% Two or More Races, 2.45% Asian, and 0.917% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3 students (0.917%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 100 more women than men received degrees from UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is white (116 degrees awarded). There were 8.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is Registered Nursing (144 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (144 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in 2021 are Health (144 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing are Health (144 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing are Health (144 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2021)

144 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing was Registered Nursing with 144 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

122

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing, which is 0.18 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (122).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.18 times less than the 122 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 122 degrees were awarded to men at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 5.55 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 64% of students graduating from UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is Female and White (62.5% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
116 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is white (116 degrees awarded). There were 8.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

1.39% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
97 degrees awarded
White Male
19 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing is white female (97 degrees awarded). There were 5.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (19 degrees).