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 University of West Georgia ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at University of West Georgia was ranked #680 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #21 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 401 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 432 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 464 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 680 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of West Georgia handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 178 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in nursing from University of West Georgia. This makes it the #291 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of West Georgia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,140 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of West Georgia, nursing students borrow a median amount of $19,411 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at University of West Georgia is $169 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of West Georgia was $643 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,424 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,642 | $11,642 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of West Georgia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the University of West Georgia nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of West Georgia Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from University of West Georgia make a median salary of $93,779 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from University of West Georgia. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of West Georgia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of West Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 110 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 75 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1 |