Nursing at Central Texas College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Central Texas College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Central Texas College sits in Killeen, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Central Texas College
Online coursework is an option at Central Texas College. Of 8,373 students, 4,328 (52%) studied exclusively online and 1,769 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Central Texas College
These rankings give you a sense of how Central Texas College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #27 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #59 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #87 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #301 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #720 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Central Texas College
Students who complete Central Texas 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 | $58,067 |
| 2 years | $67,101 |
| 3 years | $63,784 |
| 4 years | $65,331 |
| 5 years | $78,335 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Central Texas College earn a median of $65,331, compared with $41,755 for all Central Texas College graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Central Texas College is $15,099.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Central Texas College
This Nursing program at Central Texas College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 62 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Central Texas College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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