Nursing Research & Other at Western Governors University
If you are interested in studying Nursing Research & Other, you may want to check out the program at Western Governors University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Governors University is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
During the most recent reporting year, 416 nursing research & other degrees were granted at Western Governors University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Governors University
Western Governors University delivers its programs entirely online, so Nursing Research & Other coursework can be completed remotely.
Nursing Research & Other Rankings at Western Governors University
Use these rankings to compare Western Governors University’s Nursing Research & Other program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #7 of 123 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #19 of 65 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing Research & Other graduates at Western Governors University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing Research & Other graduates at Western Governors University are 82% women (340) and 18% men (76).
Nursing Research & Other Master’s Program at Western Governors University
Among the 416 master’s nursing research & other graduates at Western Governors University, 82% were women (340) and 18% were men (76).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Research & Other master’s degree recipients at Western Governors University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 228 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 50 |
| Asian | 48 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| Unknown | 38 |
Minority students account for 36% of Nursing Research & Other master’s degree recipients at Western Governors University, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Research & Other Graduates
Those who complete Nursing Research & Other program at Western Governors University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing Research & Other majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| 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.