Nursing at American River College
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American River College is located in Sacramento, CA.
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Online Class Availability at American River College
Online coursework is an option at American River College. Of 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) studied exclusively online and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at American River College
Use these rankings to compare American River College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #30 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #32 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #56 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #65 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #94 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #299 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from American River College
Graduates of American River College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $87,305 |
| 2 years | $92,632 |
| 3 years | $94,784 |
| 4 years | $105,046 |
| 5 years | $114,068 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from American River College take home a median $105,046, compared with $45,428 for all American River College graduates — about 131% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from American River College comes in at $20,341.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at American River College
This Nursing program at American River College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 81 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at American River College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
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