Nursing at West Coast University-Texas
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at West Coast University-Texas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Coast University-Texas is located in Richardson, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 473 nursing graduations were recorded at West Coast University-Texas.
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Online Class Availability at West Coast University-Texas
Many students take online classes at West Coast University-Texas. Of 1,887 students, 705 (37%) studied exclusively online and 752 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at West Coast University-Texas
These rankings give you a sense of how West Coast University-Texas’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #100 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #108 of 111 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #169 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #184 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1712 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1827 of 1,918 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #100 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #108 of 111 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #169 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #184 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1712 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1827 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from West Coast University-Texas
Those who finish West Coast University-Texas’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $90,770 |
| 2 years | $91,155 |
| 3 years | $91,076 |
| 4 years | $98,869 |
| 5 years | $110,821 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from West Coast University-Texas report median earnings of $98,869, compared with $98,869 for all West Coast University-Texas graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from West Coast University-Texas comes in at $38,145.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at West Coast University-Texas, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at West Coast University-Texas are 87% women (411) and 13% men (62).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at West Coast University-Texas
Among the 283 bachelor’s nursing graduates at West Coast University-Texas, 89% were women (252) and 11% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Texas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 72 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 81 |
| Black / African American | 74 |
| Asian | 40 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 72% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Texas, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at West Coast University-Texas
Of the 144 master’s nursing graduates at West Coast University-Texas, 85% were women (123) and 15% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Texas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 83 |
| Black / African American | 30 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 87% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Texas, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at West Coast University-Texas
The Nursing program at West Coast University-Texas breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 317 |
| Nursing Administration | 144 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 5 |
| Nursing Practice | 4 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at West Coast University-Texas go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
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