Registered Nursing at West Coast University-Texas
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at West Coast University-Texas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Coast University-Texas sits in Richardson, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 317 registered nursing graduations were recorded at West Coast University-Texas.
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Studying Online at West Coast University-Texas
Distance learning is available at West Coast University-Texas. Among 1,887 students, 705 (37%) studied exclusively online and 752 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at West Coast University-Texas
These rankings give you a sense of how West Coast University-Texas’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #99 of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #107 of 109 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #167 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #181 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1682 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1775 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at West Coast University-Texas, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at West Coast University-Texas are 88% women (280) and 12% men (37).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at West Coast University-Texas
Among the 283 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at West Coast University-Texas, 89% were women (252) and 11% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Texas, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at West Coast University-Texas pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.