Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $11,050
    14.2% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $23,829
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    100%
    25 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    164
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    66.7%
    8 Graduates

    About

    Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Allegheny County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing were Registered Nursing (36 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 36 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing. 94.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.56% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (30 degrees), 7.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is $11,050, which is $−5,113 less than the national average for ($16,163).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is $11,050, which is $5,113 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,829.

    In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $11,050
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing was $11,050. The cost of tuition at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is $−5,113 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

    $23,829
    2024 Value
    49.7%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,829. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing grew by 49.7%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,825
    Room and Board
    $1,400
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing was of $10,825 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 16.4% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    66%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    66%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    66% of undergraduate students at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 7.04% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing received 25 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 10.7% annual growth. Out of those 25 applicants, 25 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

    There were 164 students enrolled at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in 2024.

    Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing has an overall enrollment yield of 76%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    100%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    25
    Accepted Out of 25

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing was 100% (25 admissions from 25 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 96.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 10.7%, while admissions declined by 7.41%.

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    Enrollment

    Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing had a total enrollment of 164 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is 164 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64% White, 24.4% Black or African American, 6.1% Two or More Races, 4.27% Hispanic or Latino, 0.61% Asian, and 0.61% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.1%) and White Male (11%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 164 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is 164 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    58%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing was 58%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      105 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      40 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      10 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is 64% White, 24.4% Black or African American, 6.1% Two or More Races, 4.27% Hispanic or Latino, 0.61% Asian, and 0.61% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 32 more women than men received degrees from Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is white (30 degrees awarded). There were 7.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

    The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is Registered Nursing (36 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (36 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in 2024 are Health (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing are Health (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing are Health (36 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    2
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    34
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, which is 0.0588 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (34).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0588 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 17 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    63%
    100% Completion Time
    68%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 63% of students graduating from Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      30 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      4 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      1 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is white (30 degrees awarded). There were 7.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      45 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      44 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      36 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is white female (45 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (44 degrees).

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