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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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.