by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NWC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at NWC was ranked #1,263 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #20 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 744 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,263 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern College handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NWC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,479 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 NWC was $1,100 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,700 | $10,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from NWC. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NWC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NWC 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 NWC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Northwestern College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 2 |
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