by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how West Coast University - Orange County ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, West Coast University - Orange County came in at #78. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #11 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Coast University - Orange County handed out 934 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 971 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 317 students received their master’s degree in nursing from West Coast University - Orange County. This makes it the #24 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at West Coast University - Orange County is $95,859. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at West Coast University - Orange County, nursing students borrow a median amount of $64,419 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at West Coast University - Orange County is $742 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at West Coast University - Orange County paid an average of $734 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $21,558 | $21,558 |
| Fees | $1,127 | $1,127 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,496 | $2,496 |
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Of the 934 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from West Coast University - Orange County, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Coast University - Orange County with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 389 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 237 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 83 |
West Coast University - Orange County does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the West Coast University - Orange County Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at West Coast University - Orange County make a median salary of $128,308. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 299 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from West Coast University - Orange County in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Coast University - Orange County with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 93 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 34 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at West Coast University - Orange County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 116 |
| Public Health | 80 |
| Dental Support Services | 62 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 |