Registered Nursing at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is in West Chester, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 219 registered nursing degrees were awarded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
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Studying Online at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Of 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Use these rankings to compare West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 257 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #32 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #71 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #154 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1360 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 257 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #32 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #71 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #154 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1360 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 88% women (193) and 12% men (26).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Among the 212 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 88% were women (186) and 12% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 131 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 41 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Among the 7 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 100% were women (7) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, lower than the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.