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Nursing Schools in West Virginia

1,771 students earned Nursing degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 1 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in West Virginia

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 813
Bachelor’s Degree 774
Master’s Degree 145
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 87.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 23,050 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $100,690, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in West Virginia that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

271 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,828 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Marshall University

Huntington
257 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

A typical student attending Marshall University will pay a net price of $8,351. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Marshall University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,326.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. An average student at American Military University will pay a net price of $10,563.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,967 Total Students

In their early career, UC grads earn an average salary of $40,002. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,243 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending Bluefield State College will pay a net price of $10,961.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,662 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. A typical student attending BridgeValley Community & Technical College will pay a net price of $7,851.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
2,624 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,999. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#9

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,983.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,474 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,253 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,124. Graduates earn an average $24,481 after graduation.

Nursing Careers in WV

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 34% $96,250
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $55,900
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $96,920
Registered Nurses 13% $60,890
Nurse Anesthetists 7% $177,490

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