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 #1,248 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 734 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,248 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Dakota Wesleyan University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Dakota Wesleyan University is $67,981. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
Part-time undergraduates at Dakota Wesleyan University paid an average of $550 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,700 | $31,700 |
| Fees | $1,190 | $1,190 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,600 | $7,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,850 | $1,850 |
Learn more about Dakota Wesleyan University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Dakota Wesleyan University 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 Dakota Wesleyan University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Dakota Wesleyan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 7 |
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