by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Wilmington University ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Wilmington University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing. Specifically, it ranked #88 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Delaware.
During the most recent reporting year, Wilmington University conferred 119 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Wilmington University report a median salary of $96,063 a year. This is above $73,584, the median for all majors at Wilmington University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Wilmington University, nursing students accumulate a median of $23,333 in student loans. This is below $25,834, the typical median for all majors at Wilmington University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,700 | $12,570 |
| Fees | $60 | $60 |
Read more about Wilmington University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Wilmington University are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilmington University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Wilmington University are White. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilmington University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Wilmington University are Black or African American. Approximately 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilmington University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Wilmington University.
The nursing program at Wilmington University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 119 |
| Nursing Practice | 62 |
| Nursing Administration | 40 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 36 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 7 |
Wilmington University granted 119 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Wilmington University conferred 62 completions in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (45%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Wilmington University awarded 40 degrees in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Wilmington University conferred 36 completions in family practice nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
Wilmington University conferred 7 degrees in registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.