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 West Texas A&M University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #1,023 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #64 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 383 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 442 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 618 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,023 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Texas A&M University handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 154 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in nursing from West Texas A&M University. This makes it the #259 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at West Texas A&M University is $74,531. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at West Texas A&M University paid an average of $549 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $437 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,372 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,449 | $9,449 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,854 | $4,854 |
Learn more about West Texas A&M University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 126 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from West Texas A&M University. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at West Texas A&M University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the West Texas A&M University 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 West Texas A&M University Online Learning page.
Of the 39 nursing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from West Texas A&M University, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at West Texas A&M University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at West Texas A&M University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 109 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 55 |
| Communication Sciences | 34 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2 |
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