by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GWU as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #759 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 759 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in North Carolina | 26 of 87 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 144 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Associate’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Gardner-Webb University handed out 76 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
GWU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 12 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 88 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 430 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GWU earn a median of $70,514 a year. This is above $61,241, the median for all majors at GWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at GWU, nursing students accumulate a median of $22,461 in student loans. This is below $25,290, the typical median for all majors at GWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,220 | $33,770 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
Read more about GWU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 7% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU are White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
GWU granted 76 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
During the most recent reporting year, Gardner-Webb University conferred 10 associate’s degrees in nursing.
GWU is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the associate’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina | 18 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 80 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 352 |
Every one of the 10 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in nursing from GWU identified as women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at GWU were White. About 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GWU conferred 10 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (90%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at GWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
