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Registered Nursing Schools in West Virginia

1,702 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 7 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 858
Bachelor’s Degree 777
Master’s Degree 67

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 89.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 20,330 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $58,530, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

264 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
25,474 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,380. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time.

198 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,562 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,189 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 91% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington
194 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
11,023 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Marshall University. In their early career, Marshall University grads earn an average salary of $36,045. A typical student attending Marshall University will pay a net price of $8,706.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
48,298 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

141 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
2,926 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,271 after earning their degree at this institution. 50% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,294.

100 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,358 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 93% of students get financical aid.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,573 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,352. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,274 after earning their degree at this institution.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,346 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $28,439 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#9

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
3,015 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,796 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,439 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,441. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,099 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

Registered Nursing Careers in WV

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 23% $55,900
Registered Nurses 13% $60,890

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Family Practice Nursing 64
Nursing Administration 27
Nursing Practice 10
Mental Health Nursing 2
Nurse Midwifery 1
Nursing Science 1

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