Nursing at Central Wyoming College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Central Wyoming College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Wyoming College sits in Riverton, WY.
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Online Class Availability at Central Wyoming College
Many students take online classes at Central Wyoming College. Of 2,205 students, 510 (23%) studied exclusively online and 435 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Central Wyoming College
Use these rankings to compare Central Wyoming College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wyoming | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Wyoming | #8 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #39 of 73 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #39 of 72 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #966 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1051 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Central Wyoming College
Students who complete Central Wyoming 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 | $55,357 |
| 2 years | $50,677 |
| 3 years | $55,501 |
| 4 years | $59,797 |
| 5 years | $67,538 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Central Wyoming College report median earnings of $59,797, compared with $52,268 for all Central Wyoming College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Central Wyoming College is $15,243.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Central Wyoming College
This Nursing program at Central Wyoming College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 30 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Central Wyoming College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.