by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how West Coast University-Texas compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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West Coast University-Texas is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. In particular, it placed #1,017 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #66 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Coast University-Texas handed out 283 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Coast University-Texas report a median salary of $98,869 a year. This is above $98,869, the median for all majors at West Coast University-Texas.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Coast University-Texas, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $38,145 in student loans. This is higher than $38,145, the typical median for all majors at West Coast University-Texas.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,240 | $13,903 |
| Fees | $2,671 | $2,671 |
Learn more about West Coast University-Texas tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at West Coast University-Texas were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 29% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Coast University-Texas with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at West Coast University-Texas were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Coast University-Texas with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the nursing majors at West Coast University-Texas.
This nursing program at West Coast University-Texas offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 317 |
| Nursing Administration | 144 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 5 |
| Nursing Practice | 4 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 3 |
West Coast University-Texas awarded 317 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (30%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
West Coast University-Texas granted 144 completions in nursing administration in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (58%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
West Coast University-Texas granted 5 completions in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (40%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
West Coast University-Texas awarded 4 degrees in nursing practice recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
West Coast University-Texas granted 3 completions in geriatric nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
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