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. In addition, we cover how WSU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #270 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #4 in Utah.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Weber State University handed out 441 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 399 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in nursing from WSU. This makes it the #323 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #209 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at WSU is $66,085. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WSU paid an average of $674 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $228 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,471 | $16,164 |
| Fees | $920 | $920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,232 | $9,232 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,060 | $5,060 |
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Of the 441 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from WSU in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Weber State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 359 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 33 |
WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from WSU make a median salary of $88,691 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, 64 nursing majors earned their master's degree from WSU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Weber State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 428 nursing majors earned their associate's degree from WSU. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Weber State University with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 345 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Weber State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 411 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 214 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 208 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 113 |
| Public Health | 86 |
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