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. See how WKU, HILLTOPPERS compares to other colleges that offer nursing.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS is in the top 15% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #306 out of 1,061 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University conferred 146 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,254 a year. This is higher than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, nursing students accumulate a median of $23,665 in student loans. This is below $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
Learn more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of nursing associate’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Roughly 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 Kentucky University.
This nursing program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 273 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 14 |
| Nursing Practice | 11 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 273 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 14 degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 11 completions in nursing practice in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 1 completion in family practice nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (100%).