Registered Nursing at Blue Ridge Community College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Blue Ridge Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Blue Ridge Community College is in Flat Rock, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Blue Ridge Community College
Many students take online classes at Blue Ridge Community College. Of 2,723 students, 1,139 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,578 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Blue Ridge Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Blue Ridge Community College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #55 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #68 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #250 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #434 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #751 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1632 of 1,861 |
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Blue Ridge Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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 |
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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