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 ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Bluefield State College ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Bluefield State College was ranked #1,290 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #9 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 567 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 882 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,290 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bluefield State College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bluefield State College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,148 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Bluefield State College was $690 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $385 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,240 | $16,560 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,327 | $11,327 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,300 | $4,300 |
Learn more about Bluefield State College tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from Bluefield State College. About 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Bluefield State College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 96% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bluefield State College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Bluefield State College does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Bluefield State College Online Learning page.
Of the 71 students who graduated with a Associate’s in nursing from Bluefield State College in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Bluefield State College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bluefield State College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Bluefield State College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 22 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 4 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2 |