Registered Nursing at West Texas A & M University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what West Texas A & M University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Texas A & M University is in Canyon, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 126 registered nursing degrees were awarded at West Texas A & M University.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Texas A & M University
Online coursework is an option at West Texas A & M University. Of 9,045 students, 3,168 (35%) studied exclusively online and 2,729 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at West Texas A & M University
These rankings give you a sense of how West Texas A & M University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #34 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #45 of 188 |
| Best Value | Texas | #85 of 105 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #146 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #430 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1300 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #34 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #45 of 188 |
| Best Value | Texas | #85 of 105 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #146 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #430 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1300 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at West Texas A & M University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at West Texas A & M University are 87% women (110) and 13% men (16).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at West Texas A & M University
Among the 121 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at West Texas A & M University, 87% were women (105) and 13% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 51 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 52% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University, above the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at West Texas A & M University
Among the 5 master’s registered nursing degrees awarded at West Texas A & M University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University, above the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at West Texas A & M University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.