Nursing at Bucks County Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Bucks County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Bucks County Community College is in Newtown, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bucks County Community College
Distance learning is available at Bucks County Community College. Of 6,232 students, 1,983 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,816 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Bucks County Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bucks County Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #5 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #47 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #48 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #174 of 274 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #444 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #864 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Bucks County Community College
Students who complete Bucks County Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,570 |
| 2 years | $62,579 |
| 3 years | $72,230 |
| 4 years | $76,347 |
| 5 years | $82,814 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Bucks County Community College earn a median of $76,347, compared with $48,662 for all Bucks County Community College graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Bucks County Community College stands at $20,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Bucks County Community College
This Nursing program at Bucks County Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 56 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Bucks County Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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