by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #384 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 384 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 25 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 of 552 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 179 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 30 master’s degrees in nursing.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 31 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 201 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,302 | $22,365 |
Read more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 13% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 97% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Virginia University conferred 30 master’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (97%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University handed out 4 doctoral degrees in nursing.
West Virginia University has not been ranked for nursing at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
West Virginia University conferred 4 doctoral completions in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at West Virginia University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 179 |