Nursing at College of San Mateo
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at College of San Mateo. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of San Mateo sits in San Mateo, CA.
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Studying Online at College of San Mateo
Distance learning is available at College of San Mateo. Of 9,901 students, 3,956 (40%) studied exclusively online and 3,133 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at College of San Mateo
Rankings can help you compare College of San Mateo’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #3 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #35 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #45 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from College of San Mateo
Those who finish College of San Mateo’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 | $56,787 |
| 2 years | $74,576 |
| 3 years | $98,961 |
| 4 years | $120,513 |
| 5 years | $135,534 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from College of San Mateo report median earnings of $120,513, compared with $55,228 for all College of San Mateo graduates — about 118% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from College of San Mateo stands at $12,831.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at College of San Mateo
This Nursing program at College of San Mateo breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 42 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at College of San Mateo go on to a range of careers. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.