Nursing at Berkshire Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Berkshire Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Berkshire Community College is in Pittsfield, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Berkshire Community College
Distance learning is available at Berkshire Community College. Of 1,694 students, 389 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 454 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Berkshire Community College
Use these rankings to compare Berkshire Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #12 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #17 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #38 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #76 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #539 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1137 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Berkshire Community College
Graduates of Berkshire 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 | $59,888 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $65,271 |
| 4 years | $72,403 |
| 5 years | $84,914 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Berkshire Community College report median earnings of $72,403, compared with $58,918 for all Berkshire Community College graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Berkshire Community College stands at $22,753.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Berkshire Community College
The Nursing program at Berkshire Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 54 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Berkshire Community College work across a variety of fields. Below 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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