Registered Nursing at Western Connecticut State University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Western Connecticut State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Connecticut State University is located in Danbury, CT.
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Online Class Availability at Western Connecticut State University
Many students take online classes at Western Connecticut State University. Of 4,169 students, 397 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,818 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Western Connecticut State University
Rankings can help you compare Western Connecticut State University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #22 of 93 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #39 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #216 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1161 of 1,843 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Western Connecticut State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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