by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Wheeling University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Wheeling University as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #1,747 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,747 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in West Virginia | 17 of 25 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 487 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at Wheeling University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wheeling University handed out 11 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Wheeling University ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 12 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 269 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 964 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Wheeling University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,257 a year. This is above $53,702, the median for all majors at Wheeling University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,090 | $29,090 |
| Fees | $785 | $785 |
Read more about Wheeling University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Wheeling University were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wheeling University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Wheeling University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
Graduate study is also available at Wheeling University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 11 |