Nursing at West Coast University-Orange County
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at West Coast University-Orange County. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Coast University-Orange County is located in Anaheim, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,760 nursing graduations were recorded at West Coast University-Orange County.
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Online Class Availability at West Coast University-Orange County
Distance learning is available at West Coast University-Orange County. Of 4,586 students, 1,648 (36%) studied exclusively online and 2,213 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at West Coast University-Orange County
Use these rankings to compare West Coast University-Orange County’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #56 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #79 of 224 |
| Best Value | California | #124 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #203 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #251 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1806 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #56 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #79 of 224 |
| Best Value | California | #124 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #203 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #251 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1806 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from West Coast University-Orange County
Those who finish West Coast University-Orange County’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 | $91,279 |
| 2 years | $91,603 |
| 3 years | $91,166 |
| 4 years | $98,869 |
| 5 years | $110,821 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from West Coast University-Orange County take home a median $98,869, compared with $97,848 for all West Coast University-Orange County graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from West Coast University-Orange County comes in at $38,145.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at West Coast University-Orange County, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at West Coast University-Orange County are 80% women (1,401) and 20% men (359).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at West Coast University-Orange County
Among the 1,076 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at West Coast University-Orange County, 79% were women (845) and 21% were men (231).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Orange County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 161 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 342 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 458 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 69 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 85% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Orange County, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at West Coast University-Orange County
Among the 591 master’s nursing graduates at West Coast University-Orange County, 82% were women (483) and 18% were men (108).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Orange County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 189 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 128 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 191 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 45 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 68% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at West Coast University-Orange County, above 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-Orange County
This Nursing program at West Coast University-Orange County includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 1,115 |
| Nursing Administration | 591 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 25 |
| Nursing Practice | 14 |
| Geriatric Nursing | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at West Coast University-Orange County pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, 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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