The UPMC Jameson School of Nursing experienced an 11.1% tuition hike for the 2022-23 academic year, based on the latest available data, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the two-year private nonprofit institution paid $14,682 in tuition this year, reflecting a $1,461 rise from the $13,221 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
The entire undergraduate student body at the school consists of residents of Pennsylvania.
Data indicates that 82% of full-time undergraduates who began their studies at UPMC Jameson School of Nursing in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. Specifically, seven students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $59,877, while nine students obtained student loans exceeding $74,562.
Across all undergraduate students, 146 received grants or scholarships amounting to $1.1 million. Additionally, 214 students secured federal student loans totaling $1.7 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the UPMC Jameson School of Nursing in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 5 | 45% | $30,091 | $6,018 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 7 | 64% | $29,786 | $4,255 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 7 | 64% | $59,877 | $8,554 |
| Federal student loans | 9 | 82% | $55,919 | $6,213 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 9% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 9 | 82% | $74,562 | $8,285 |
| Total student aid | 9 | 82% | $134,439 | $14,937 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
