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. Also, learn how WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #711 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #20 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 488 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 711 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,808 a year. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WWU was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $267 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
Learn more about WWU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from WWU. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 63 |
| Communication Sciences | 62 |
| Public Health | 16 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 14 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |
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