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Nursing Schools in West Virginia

184 students earned Nursing degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing is the 14th most popular major out of a total 131 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in West Virginia

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 145
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 91.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 23,050 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $100,690, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in West Virginia that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Marshall University

Huntington
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Marshall University. In their early career, Marshall University grads earn an average salary of $33,780. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,355. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
857 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. An average student at Wheeling University will pay a net price of $30,815. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
1,066 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at West Virginia Wesleyan.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $10,563. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
1,008 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,032 after earning their degree at this institution. 35% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. A typical student attending Shepherd University will pay a net price of $10,983. 63% of the teachers are full time.

Nursing Careers in WV

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 34% $96,250
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $55,900
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $96,920
Registered Nurses 13% $60,890
Nurse Anesthetists 7% $177,490

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Medicine 370
Rehabilitation Professions 186
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 184
Public Health 106
Allied Health Professions 95
Communication Sciences 80
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 79
Health/Medical Admin Services 58

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