by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #399 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 399 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 25 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 58 of 550 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 179 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 179 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 46 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 278 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University earn a median of $73,485 a year. This is above $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Read more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 166 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
West Virginia University granted 179 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (93%).
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 4 |
