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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for registered nursing majors, WGU came in at #50. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Utah.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Governors University handed out 10730 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 11,863 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the registered nursing majors at Western Governors University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10,730 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in registered nursing from WGU. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a bachelor's in registered nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 494 |
| Black or African American | 930 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 938 |
| White | 6,670 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1,691 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | 2,757 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 453 |
