Watts School of Nursing

www.wattsschoolofnursing.org/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$20,156

33.4% growth from 2020

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

144

100% Full-Time

About

Watts School of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Durham County, NC. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Watts School of Nursing were Registered Nursing (68 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 68 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Watts School of Nursing. 92.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.35% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (45 degrees), 2.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Watts School of Nursing is $20,156, which is $8,171 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Watts School of Nursing is $20,156, which is $8,171 more than the national average for ($11,985).

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Watts School of Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$20,156

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Watts School of Nursing was $20,156. The cost of tuition at Watts School of Nursing is $8,171 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Watts School of Nursing (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Watts School of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Watts School of Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 16% with respect to 2020, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Watts School of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Watts School of Nursing was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Watts School of Nursing had a total enrollment of 144 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Watts School of Nursing is 144 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Watts School of Nursing are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Watts School of Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59% White, 21.5% Black or African American, 6.25% Asian, 4.86% Two or More Races, 4.17% Hispanic or Latino, 0.694% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.694% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Watts School of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (21.5%) and White Male (6.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Watts School of Nursing in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 144 students. The full-time enrollment at Watts School of Nursing is 144 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Watts School of Nursing (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
85 enrolled students
Black or African American
31 enrolled students
Asian
9 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Watts School of Nursing is 59% White, 21.5% Black or African American, 6.25% Asian, 4.86% Two or More Races, 4.17% Hispanic or Latino, 0.694% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.694% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 58 more women than men received degrees from Watts School of Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Watts School of Nursing is white (45 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Watts School of Nursing is Registered Nursing (68 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Watts School of Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (68 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 Watts School of Nursing are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Watts School of Nursing in 2021 are Health (68 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Watts School of Nursing are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Watts School of Nursing are Health (68 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 Watts School of Nursing are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Watts School of Nursing are Health (68 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Watts School of Nursing.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2020)

58 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Watts School of Nursing was Registered Nursing with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Watts School of Nursing according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Watts School of Nursing, which is 0.0794 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (63).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Watts School of Nursing by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Watts School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0794 times less than the 63 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Watts School of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 12.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
45 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Watts School of Nursing is white (45 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (18 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
40 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
18 degrees awarded
White Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Watts School of Nursing is white female (40 degrees awarded). There were 2.22 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (18 degrees).

Operations

Watts School of Nursing employs 15 Instructors. Most academics at Watts School of Nursing are Female Instructor (15), and Male Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Watts School of Nursing are: Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.08M

2021 Salaries

20.7%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Watts School of Nursing paid a median of $2.08M in salaries, a 20.7% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$825k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Watts School of Nursing paid a total of $825k to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Watts School of Nursing was Instructor with 15 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Watts School of Nursing were Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Watts School of Nursing was Female Instructor with 15 employees, and Male Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Watts School of Nursing.