Nursing at Western Carolina University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Western Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 318 nursing degrees were granted at Western Carolina University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Carolina University
Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Among 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Western Carolina University
Rankings can help you compare Western Carolina University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 72 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #51 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #255 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #437 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #805 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #10 of 72 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #51 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #255 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #437 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #805 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Western Carolina University
Students who complete Western Carolina University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,892 |
| 2 years | $62,736 |
| 3 years | $62,428 |
| 4 years | $71,048 |
| 5 years | $85,527 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Western Carolina University report median earnings of $71,048, compared with $52,554 for all Western Carolina University graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Western Carolina University is $23,163.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Western Carolina University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Western Carolina University are 89% women (282) and 11% men (36).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Among the 266 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 90% were women (239) and 10% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 210 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Western Carolina University
Among the 35 master’s nursing graduates at Western Carolina University, 94% were women (33) and 6% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, 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 Western Carolina University
This Nursing program at Western Carolina University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 301 |
| Nursing Practice | 17 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Western Carolina University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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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