Nursing at University of West Florida
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at University of West Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of West Florida sits in Pensacola, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 442 nursing graduations were recorded at University of West Florida.
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Online Class Availability at University of West Florida
Online coursework is an option at University of West Florida. Of 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) studied exclusively online and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of West Florida
Rankings can help you compare University of West Florida’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #19 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #21 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #156 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #426 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #545 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of West Florida
Students who complete University of West Florida’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,999 |
| 2 years | $58,454 |
| 3 years | $61,780 |
| 4 years | $67,805 |
| 5 years | $79,429 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of West Florida report median earnings of $67,805, compared with $50,198 for all University of West Florida graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of West Florida comes in at $21,740.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at University of West Florida, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of West Florida are 86% women (380) and 14% men (62).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of West Florida
Of the 312 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of West Florida, 84% were women (262) and 16% were men (50).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 189 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 36 |
| Black / African American | 42 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Minority students account for 33% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of West Florida
Of the 130 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of West Florida, 91% were women (118) and 9% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of West Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 78 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 32% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of West Florida, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of West Florida
This Nursing program at University of West Florida breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 338 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 104 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of West Florida go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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