by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how William Carey University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at William Carey University was ranked #595 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #6 in Mississippi.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Carey University handed out 145 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in nursing from William Carey University. This makes it the #336 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Carey University is $57,753. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing students.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at William Carey University make a median salary of $77,616. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Carey University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all nursing majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at William Carey University.
Of the 145 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from William Carey University in 2020-2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William Carey University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Carey University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 nursing majors earned their master's degree from William Carey University. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Carey University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 91 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 45 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 37 |
| Other Health Professions | 17 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 15 |
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