Nursing at Bluefield State University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Bluefield State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Bluefield State University is in Bluefield, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 86 nursing degrees were granted at Bluefield State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bluefield State University
Online coursework is an option at Bluefield State University. Among 1,141 students, 310 (27%) studied exclusively online and 686 (60%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Bluefield State University
Rankings can help you compare Bluefield State University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #12 of 25 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #14 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #297 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #384 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #972 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1501 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #12 of 25 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #14 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #297 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #384 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #972 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1501 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Bluefield State University
Graduates of Bluefield State University’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 | $51,365 |
| 2 years | $48,841 |
| 3 years | $51,892 |
| 4 years | $56,660 |
| 5 years | $75,350 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Bluefield State University take home a median $56,660, compared with $55,033 for all Bluefield State University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Bluefield State University comes in at $24,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Bluefield State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Bluefield State University are 78% women (67) and 22% men (19).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Bluefield State University
Among the 77 associate’s nursing graduates at Bluefield State University, 77% were women (59) and 23% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Bluefield State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 75 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 3% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Bluefield State University, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Bluefield State University
Among the 9 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Bluefield State University, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Bluefield State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Bluefield State University
This Nursing program at Bluefield State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 86 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Bluefield State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.