by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how West Virginia University stacks up against peers offering nursing.
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West Virginia University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #275 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 179 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University earn a median of $73,485 a year. This is above $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 166 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 13% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 97% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at West Virginia University.
The nursing program at West Virginia University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 209 |
| Nursing Science | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 3 |
West Virginia University conferred 209 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (93%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
West Virginia University granted 4 completions in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
West Virginia University conferred 3 completions in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.