by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WTAMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #23 out of 68 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WTAMU highly for nursing, placing at #437 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 437 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Texas | 31 of 111 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southwest Region | 44 of 195 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at WTAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 121 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Professional Certificate | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Texas A & M University awarded 121 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
WTAMU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #23 out of 68 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 23 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 32 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 315 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WTAMU earn a median of $72,915 a year. This is higher than $51,655, the median for all majors at WTAMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WTAMU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $22,884 in student loans. This is above $22,333, the typical median for all majors at WTAMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,211 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
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Among recent graduates, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at WTAMU are White. Roughly 48% of graduates 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WTAMU awarded 121 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (48%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WTAMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 15 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 7 |
