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Registered Nursing Schools in West Virginia

1,666 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 813
Bachelor’s Degree 774
Master’s Degree 79

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 87.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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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
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $41,828 after graduation.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,102 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

#3

Marshall University

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

Graduates earn an average $33,780 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Marshall University.

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

In their early career, American Military University grads earn an average salary of $28,143. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,002 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,381.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,961.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,662 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,851. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,638 a year.

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

A typical student attending West Virginia University at Parkersburg will pay a net price of $8,999. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,852 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

#9

Shepherd University

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

63% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,983. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,474 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,905 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,253 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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