Nursing at Bellingham Technical College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Bellingham Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bellingham Technical College is in Bellingham, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Bellingham Technical College
Many students take online classes at Bellingham Technical College. Of 2,047 students, 435 (21%) studied exclusively online and 465 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Bellingham Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bellingham Technical College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #1 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #17 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #36 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #71 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #88 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #281 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Bellingham Technical College
Those who finish Bellingham Technical 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 | $56,583 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $68,194 |
| 4 years | $72,909 |
| 5 years | $85,195 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Bellingham Technical College report median earnings of $72,909, compared with $54,771 for all Bellingham Technical College graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Bellingham Technical College
The Nursing program at Bellingham Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 60 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Bellingham Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.