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Registered Nursing at American River College

If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at American River College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

American River College is in Sacramento, CA.

Studying Online at American River College

Online coursework is an option at American River College. Of 30,462 students, 13,443 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,434 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Registered Nursing Rankings at American River College

Use these rankings to compare American River College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #30 of 134
Best Value Far Western (Region) #33 of 215
Best Value Nationwide #59 of 1,843
Best Schools (Quality) California #61 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #90 of 218
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #284 of 1,861

Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates

Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at American River College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
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

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