Nursing at West Coast University-Los Angeles
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at West Coast University-Los Angeles. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Coast University-Los Angeles is in North Hollywood, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 972 nursing degrees were awarded at West Coast University-Los Angeles.
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Studying Online at West Coast University-Los Angeles
Distance learning is available at West Coast University-Los Angeles. Of 2,673 students, 4 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,092 (78%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at West Coast University-Los Angeles
These rankings give you a sense of how West Coast University-Los Angeles’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #135 of 141 |
| Best Value | California | #137 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #217 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #218 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1822 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1877 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from West Coast University-Los Angeles
Those who finish West Coast University-Los Angeles’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 | $80,831 |
| 2 years | $82,415 |
| 3 years | $89,318 |
| 4 years | $98,869 |
| 5 years | $110,821 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from West Coast University-Los Angeles report median earnings of $98,869, compared with $98,869 for all West Coast University-Los Angeles graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from West Coast University-Los Angeles is $38,145.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at West Coast University-Los Angeles, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at West Coast University-Los Angeles are 81% women (785) and 19% men (187).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at West Coast University-Los Angeles
Among the 972 bachelor’s nursing graduates at West Coast University-Los Angeles, 81% were women (785) and 19% were men (187).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Los Angeles.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 335 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 327 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 212 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 55 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 65% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Los Angeles, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at West Coast University-Los Angeles
The Nursing program at West Coast University-Los Angeles offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 972 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at West Coast University-Los Angeles pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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