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. We've also included details on how WestConn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #541 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #9 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 237 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 285 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 392 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 541 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in nursing. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in nursing from WestConn. This makes it the #562 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #272 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WestConn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,600 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 WestConn, nursing students borrow a median amount of $38,807 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WestConn paid an average of $709 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,099 | $6,099 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,131 | $15,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,358 | $1,358 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from WestConn. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WestConn 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 WestConn Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at WestConn make a median salary of $127,107. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Western Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 44 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.