by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Wilkes. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #31 out of 51 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Wilkes highly for nursing, ranked #566 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 566 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania | 29 of 71 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 140 of 262 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at Wilkes, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Master’s | 356 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wilkes University handed out 80 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Wilkes holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #31 out of 51 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 31 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 111 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 472 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Wilkes go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $72,957 a year. This is higher than $70,330, the median for all majors at Wilkes.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Wilkes, nursing students accumulate a median of $28,813 in student loans. This is higher than $26,618, the typical median for all majors at Wilkes.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,994 | $41,518 |
| Fees | $1,978 | $1,978 |
Learn more about Wilkes tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 9% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Wilkes were White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wilkes University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Wilkes granted 80 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Wilkes. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 356 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 2 |
