Nursing at Cedar Crest College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Cedar Crest College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Cedar Crest College is in Allentown, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Cedar Crest College
Online coursework is an option at Cedar Crest College. Of 1,290 students, 244 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 698 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Cedar Crest College
Use these rankings to compare Cedar Crest College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #43 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #60 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #175 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #211 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1256 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1476 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #43 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #60 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #175 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #211 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1256 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1476 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Cedar Crest College
Graduates of Cedar Crest College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,377 |
| 2 years | $64,406 |
| 3 years | $65,730 |
| 4 years | $68,838 |
| 5 years | $80,463 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Cedar Crest College earn a median of $68,838, compared with $58,017 for all Cedar Crest College graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Cedar Crest College is $33,518.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Cedar Crest College
This Nursing program at Cedar Crest College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 67 |
| Nursing Administration | 3 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 10 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 5 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Cedar Crest College go on to a range of careers. 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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