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Nursing at Wheeling University

If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Wheeling University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Wheeling University is in Wheeling, WV.

Studying Online at Wheeling University

Distance learning is available at Wheeling University. Of 774 students, 113 (15%) studied exclusively online and 338 (44%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Wheeling University

Rankings can help you compare Wheeling University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #19 of 25
Best Value West Virginia #21 of 25
Best Value Southeast (Region) #387 of 529
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #451 of 506
Best Value Nationwide #1351 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1707 of 1,918

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #19 of 25
Best Value West Virginia #21 of 25
Best Value Southeast (Region) #387 of 529
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #451 of 506
Best Value Nationwide #1351 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1707 of 1,918

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Wheeling University

Graduates of Wheeling University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Wheeling University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $74,868
2 years $75,872
3 years $79,659
4 years $86,257
5 years $95,319

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Wheeling University take home a median $86,257, compared with $53,702 for all Wheeling University graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Wheeling University

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Wheeling University

The Nursing program at Wheeling University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 11
Family Practice Nursing 11

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Wheeling University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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

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