by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western, WCSU compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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Western, WCSU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing. Specifically, it ranked #227 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Connecticut.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Connecticut State University awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western, WCSU report a median salary of $82,388 a year. This is above $53,070, the median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, WCSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,315, the typical median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,403 | $6,403 |
Learn more about Western, WCSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU were White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Every one of the 18 students who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from Western, WCSU were women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU were White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Western Connecticut State University.
The nursing program at Western, WCSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 69 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 18 |
Western, WCSU awarded 69 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
Western, WCSU conferred 18 completions in adult health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).