by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WVU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #300 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 146 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 221 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 228 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 234 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 300 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 223 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 216 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in nursing from WVU. This makes it the #205 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #261 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 WVU is $71,298. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $41,428 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at WVU is $283 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
Of the 223 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from WVU in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 202 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at WVU make a median salary of $103,532. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 36 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from WVU in 2022, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| 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 Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 124 |
| Medicine | 103 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 99 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 79 |
| Public Health | 72 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.