by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 23 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus as a strong choice for nursing, coming in at #180 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 180 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania | 13 of 85 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 53 of 279 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Certificate | 14 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus conferred 19 master’s degrees in nursing.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 6 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 28 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 101 |
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus are White. About 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-World Campus with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awarded 19 master’s degrees in registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing, other in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (95%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in nursing.
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is not currently ranked for nursing at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 50% of nursing graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of nursing graduate certificate degree graduates at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pennsylvania State University-World Campus with a graduate certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus awarded 1 graduate certificate completion in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Pennsylvania State University-World Campus. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 51 |
| Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 14 |
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