Nursing at Western Connecticut State University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Western Connecticut State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Connecticut State University is located in Danbury, CT.
During the most recent reporting year, 87 nursing graduations were recorded at Western Connecticut State University.
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Studying Online at Western Connecticut State University
Many students take online classes at Western Connecticut State University. Of 4,169 students, 397 (10%) studied exclusively online and 1,818 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Western Connecticut State University
Rankings can help you compare Western Connecticut State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #22 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #40 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #227 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1169 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #22 of 97 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #40 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #227 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1169 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Western Connecticut State University
Graduates of Western Connecticut State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,081 |
| 2 years | $75,104 |
| 3 years | $76,468 |
| 4 years | $82,388 |
| 5 years | $93,863 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Western Connecticut State University report median earnings of $82,388, compared with $53,070 for all Western Connecticut State University graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Western Connecticut State University stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Western Connecticut State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Western Connecticut State University are 89% women (77) and 11% men (10).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Western Connecticut State University
Of the 69 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Western Connecticut State University, 86% were women (59) and 14% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Connecticut State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 19 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Connecticut State University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Western Connecticut State University
Among the 18 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Western Connecticut State University, 100% were women (18) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Western Connecticut State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Western Connecticut State 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 Connecticut State University
This Nursing program at Western Connecticut State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 69 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 18 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Western Connecticut State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.