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. In addition, we cover how Dakota Wesleyan University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Dakota Wesleyan University was ranked #1,288 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #8 in South Dakota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Dakota Wesleyan University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Dakota Wesleyan University is $60,155. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Dakota Wesleyan University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Dakota Wesleyan University.
Of the 51 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Dakota Wesleyan University in 2020-2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Dakota Wesleyan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 5 |
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