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 University of West Georgia ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at University of West Georgia was ranked #864 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #16 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of West Georgia handed out 178 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in nursing from University of West Georgia. This makes it the #291 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of West Georgia is $67,021. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at University of West Georgia make a median salary of $80,838. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of West Georgia, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at University of West Georgia is $169 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of West Georgia.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of nursing bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from University of West Georgia. About 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 94 |
| Communication Sciences | 72 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 6 |
