Nursing at Baton Rouge Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Baton Rouge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Baton Rouge Community College is in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Studying Online at Baton Rouge Community College
Online coursework is an option at Baton Rouge Community College. Of 11,182 students, 6,300 (56%) studied exclusively online and 2,574 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Baton Rouge Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Baton Rouge Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #7 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #17 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #251 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #321 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #753 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1332 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Baton Rouge Community College
Students who complete Baton Rouge Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,659 |
| 2 years | $59,402 |
| 3 years | $56,514 |
| 4 years | $58,010 |
| 5 years | $69,554 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Baton Rouge Community College take home a median $58,010, compared with $40,727 for all Baton Rouge Community College graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Baton Rouge Community College stands at $28,824.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Baton Rouge Community College
The Nursing program at Baton Rouge Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 100 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Baton Rouge Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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