Registered Nursing at West Virginia Northern Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what West Virginia Northern Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia Northern Community College sits in Wheeling, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 registered nursing degrees were awarded at West Virginia Northern Community College.
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Studying Online at West Virginia Northern Community College
Distance learning is available at West Virginia Northern Community College. Among 1,525 students, 634 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 614 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at West Virginia Northern Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia Northern Community College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #17 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #106 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #349 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #444 of 498 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1658 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at West Virginia Northern Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at West Virginia Northern Community College are 87% women (26) and 13% men (4).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at West Virginia Northern Community College
Among the 30 associate’s registered nursing graduates at West Virginia Northern Community College, 87% were women (26) and 13% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at West Virginia Northern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 3% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at West Virginia Northern Community College, lower 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
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at West Virginia Northern Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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.