Nursing at West Virginia Wesleyan College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia Wesleyan College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia Wesleyan College is located in Buckhannon, WV.
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Online Class Availability at West Virginia Wesleyan College
Many students take online classes at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Of 1,055 students, 53 (5%) studied exclusively online and 381 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at West Virginia Wesleyan College
These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia Wesleyan College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #8 of 25 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #18 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #318 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #363 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1240 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1323 of 1,918 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #8 of 25 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #18 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #318 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #363 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1240 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1323 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #8 of 25 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #18 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #318 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #363 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1240 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1323 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College
Those who finish West Virginia Wesleyan College’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 | $67,495 |
| 2 years | $55,512 |
| 3 years | $56,345 |
| 4 years | $64,272 |
| 5 years | $67,096 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn a median of $64,272, compared with $54,236 for all West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College stands at $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at West Virginia Wesleyan College
The Nursing program at West Virginia Wesleyan College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 23 |
| Nursing Administration | 2 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 3 |
| Nurse Midwifery | 1 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at West Virginia Wesleyan College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.