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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how WTAMU compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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WTAMU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #317 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #24 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, West Texas A & M University handed out 121 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WTAMU earn a median of $72,915 a year. This is higher than $51,655, the median for all majors at WTAMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WTAMU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,884 in student loans. This is above $22,333, the typical median for all majors at WTAMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,211 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
Find out more about WTAMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at WTAMU are White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A & M University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Every one of the 15 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from WTAMU identified as women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at WTAMU are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A & M University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at West Texas A & M University.
This nursing program at WTAMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 126 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 10 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 7 |
WTAMU conferred 126 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
WTAMU awarded 10 completions in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
WTAMU awarded 7 degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).