by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at Western. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western highly for nursing, placing at #437 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 437 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in North Carolina | 13 of 87 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 70 of 552 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 266 |
| Master’s | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Carolina University conferred 35 master’s degrees in nursing.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 8 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 192 |
Among recent graduates, 6% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western conferred 35 master’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (89%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Western. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 266 |
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