Nursing at Carl Sandburg College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Carl Sandburg College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Carl Sandburg College is located in Galesburg, IL.
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Studying Online at Carl Sandburg College
Many students take online classes at Carl Sandburg College. Among 1,603 students, 480 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 554 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Carl Sandburg College
Rankings can help you compare Carl Sandburg College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #56 of 78 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #99 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #166 of 310 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1148 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Carl Sandburg College
Those who finish Carl Sandburg 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 | $56,882 |
| 2 years | $50,731 |
| 3 years | $54,516 |
| 4 years | $61,533 |
| 5 years | $62,857 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Carl Sandburg College take home a median $61,533, compared with $34,905 for all Carl Sandburg College graduates — about 76% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Carl Sandburg College stands at $9,437.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Carl Sandburg College
The Nursing program at Carl Sandburg College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 10 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Carl Sandburg College work across a variety of fields. 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.