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Nursing Practice at Western Carolina University

If you are interested in studying Nursing Practice, take a look at what Western Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Carolina University is in Cullowhee, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 17 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University.

Online Class Availability at Western Carolina University

Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Among 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Practice Rankings at Western Carolina University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Carolina University’s Nursing Practice program against other schools offering the same major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value North Carolina #4 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #8 of 10
Best Value Southeast (Region) #19 of 98
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #30 of 63
Best Value Nationwide #35 of 327
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #104 of 182

Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Practice Graduates

Those who complete Nursing Practice program at Western Carolina University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing Practice 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
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889

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