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.
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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 | $75,132 |
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.
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.