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. In addition, we cover how West Texas A&M University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at West Texas A&M University was ranked #770 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #53 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Texas A&M University handed out 154 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in nursing from West Texas A&M University. This makes it the #259 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 West Texas A&M University is $60,278. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at West Texas A&M University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,884 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 West Texas A&M University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 154 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from West Texas A&M University. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at West Texas A&M University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 36 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from West Texas A&M University in 2020-2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A&M University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 112 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 64 |
| Communication Sciences | 27 |
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