Nursing at West Virginia Northern Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia Northern Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Virginia Northern Community College is in Wheeling, WV.
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Studying Online at West Virginia Northern Community College
Many students take online classes at West Virginia Northern Community College. Of 1,525 students, 634 (42%) studied exclusively online and 614 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at West Virginia Northern Community College
Rankings can help you compare West Virginia Northern Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #17 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #108 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #350 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #449 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1702 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from West Virginia Northern Community College
Graduates of West Virginia Northern Community College’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 | $52,813 |
| 2 years | $50,677 |
| 3 years | $56,060 |
| 4 years | $56,278 |
| 5 years | $56,819 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from West Virginia Northern Community College report median earnings of $56,278, compared with $35,877 for all West Virginia Northern Community College graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from West Virginia Northern Community College is $13,940.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at West Virginia Northern Community College
The Nursing program at West Virginia Northern Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 30 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at West Virginia Northern Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.