Registered Nursing at West Virginia University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at West Virginia University. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University
Many students take online classes at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at West Virginia University
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 25 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #13 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #261 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #366 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #825 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 25 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #13 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #261 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #366 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #825 of 1,843 |
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at West Virginia University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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