Registered Nursing at Catawba Valley Community College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Catawba Valley Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Catawba Valley Community College is located in Hickory, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Catawba Valley Community College
Distance learning is available at Catawba Valley Community College. Of 4,904 students, 3,098 (63%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,295 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Catawba Valley Community College
Rankings can help you compare Catawba Valley Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #28 of 70 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #50 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #206 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #218 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #623 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #987 of 1,861 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Catawba Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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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