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. Also, learn how Bluefield State College ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Bluefield State College was ranked #1,191 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #9 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bluefield State College handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bluefield State College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,859 a year. This is less than $62,880, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bluefield State College, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Bluefield State College.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 82 students earned a associate's degree in nursing from Bluefield State College. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 96% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bluefield State College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 18 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Bluefield State College, about 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bluefield State College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 31 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 5 |
