Nursing at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is in Asheville, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Online coursework is an option at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Of 6,510 students, 2,186 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,950 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #54 of 72 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #58 of 83 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #294 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #323 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #957 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1334 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Those who finish Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,107 |
| 2 years | $53,951 |
| 3 years | $55,704 |
| 4 years | $59,978 |
| 5 years | $62,627 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College take home a median $59,978, compared with $33,943 for all Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College graduates — about 77% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is $19,411.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
The Nursing program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 75 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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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