Nursing at West Coast University-Miami
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at West Coast University-Miami. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Coast University-Miami is in Doral, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 310 nursing graduations were recorded at West Coast University-Miami.
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Studying Online at West Coast University-Miami
Distance learning is available at West Coast University-Miami. Of 961 students, 3 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 525 (55%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at West Coast University-Miami
These rankings give you a sense of how West Coast University-Miami’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #44 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #81 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #196 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #521 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #990 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1836 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #44 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #81 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #196 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #521 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #990 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1836 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from West Coast University-Miami
Graduates of West Coast University-Miami’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $80,831 |
| 2 years | $82,415 |
| 3 years | $89,318 |
| 4 years | $98,869 |
| 5 years | $110,377 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from West Coast University-Miami earn a median of $98,869, compared with $98,869 for all West Coast University-Miami graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from West Coast University-Miami comes in at $38,145.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at West Coast University-Miami, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at West Coast University-Miami are 91% women (282) and 9% men (28).
Nursing Associate’s Program at West Coast University-Miami
Among the 30 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at West Coast University-Miami, 80% were women (24) and 20% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Miami.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 87% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Miami, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at West Coast University-Miami
Of the 280 bachelor’s nursing graduates at West Coast University-Miami, 92% were women (258) and 8% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Miami.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 220 |
| Black / African American | 33 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
Minority students account for 95% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Miami, 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.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at West Coast University-Miami
This Nursing program at West Coast University-Miami offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 310 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at West Coast University-Miami work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.