by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WPCC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. At its best it places at #44 out of 58 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WPCC among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #1,319 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,319 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in North Carolina | 64 of 87 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 336 of 550 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at WPCC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Piedmont Community College conferred 21 associate’s degrees in nursing.
WPCC is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #44 out of 58 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina | 44 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 193 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 642 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,432 | $8,576 |
| Fees | $218 | $218 |
Learn more about WPCC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 10% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at WPCC are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Piedmont Community College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WPCC conferred 21 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
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