by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how William Carey University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at William Carey University was ranked #842 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #10 in Mississippi.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 235 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 407 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 534 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 842 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Carey University handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in nursing. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in nursing from William Carey University. This makes it the #336 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William Carey University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,469 a year. 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 William Carey University paid an average of $450 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| Fees | $1,185 | $1,185 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,899 | $1,899 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,599 | $7,599 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,885 | $6,885 |
Learn more about William Carey University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William Carey University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Carey University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
William Carey University 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 William Carey University Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from William Carey University in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Carey University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at William Carey University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 83 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 45 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 45 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 29 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.