by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western, WCSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western, WCSU among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #326 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 326 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut | 11 of 15 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 31 of 96 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at Western, WCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Connecticut State University conferred 69 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Western, WCSU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 8 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 28 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 230 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western, WCSU report a median salary of $82,388 a year. This is above $53,070, the median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, WCSU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,315, the typical median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,403 | $6,403 |
Learn more about Western, WCSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU were White. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Western, WCSU conferred 69 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western, WCSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 18 |
