Nursing at University of Charleston
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at University of Charleston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Charleston is located in Charleston, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 179 nursing graduations were recorded at University of Charleston.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Charleston
Online coursework is an option at University of Charleston. Among 3,062 students, 1,703 (56%) studied exclusively online and 839 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Charleston
Rankings can help you compare University of Charleston’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #5 of 25 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #23 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #414 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1066 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1428 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #5 of 25 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #23 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #414 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1066 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1428 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Charleston
Students who complete University of Charleston’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 | $57,375 |
| 2 years | $57,564 |
| 3 years | $60,223 |
| 4 years | $60,530 |
| 5 years | $77,267 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Charleston earn a median of $60,530, compared with $57,857 for all University of Charleston graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Charleston comes in at $25,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of Charleston, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of Charleston are 80% women (143) and 20% men (36).
Nursing Associate’s Program at University of Charleston
Of the 113 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Charleston, 82% were women (93) and 18% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at University of Charleston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 80 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 24 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at University of Charleston, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Charleston
Of the 59 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Charleston, 78% were women (46) and 22% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Charleston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 19 |
Minority students account for 8% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Charleston, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Charleston
Among the 7 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Charleston, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Charleston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Charleston, 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 Charleston
This Nursing program at University of Charleston breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 172 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of Charleston go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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