by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how WAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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WAU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #803 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Maryland.
During the most recent reporting year, Washington Adventist University conferred 32 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WAU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $47,033 in student loans. This is above $47,033, the typical median for all majors at WAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,400 | $24,804 |
| Fees | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Find out more about WAU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at WAU were Black or African American. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington Adventist University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from WAU were women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at WAU were Black or African American. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington Adventist University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at Washington Adventist University.
The nursing program at WAU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 33 |
WAU awarded 33 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (73%).