Nursing at Cape Fear Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Cape Fear Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cape Fear Community College is located in Wilmington, NC.
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Studying Online at Cape Fear Community College
Online coursework is an option at Cape Fear Community College. Among 14,082 students, 4,436 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,462 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Cape Fear Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Cape Fear Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #33 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #47 of 72 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #113 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #292 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #298 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1244 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Cape Fear Community College
Graduates of Cape Fear Community 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 | $59,686 |
| 2 years | $53,775 |
| 3 years | $58,284 |
| 4 years | $66,726 |
| 5 years | $74,945 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Cape Fear Community College take home a median $66,726, compared with $38,957 for all Cape Fear Community College graduates — about 71% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Cape Fear Community College
The Nursing program at Cape Fear Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 100 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Cape Fear Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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