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. We've also included details on how NWC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at NWC was ranked #1,042 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #18 in Iowa.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern College handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at NWC is $59,227. 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 NWC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allnursing bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Northwestern College.
Of the 28 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NWC, about 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NWC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 5 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
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