Nursing at College of Southern Maryland
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at College of Southern Maryland. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of Southern Maryland sits in La Plata, MD.
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Online Class Availability at College of Southern Maryland
Online coursework is an option at College of Southern Maryland. Among 5,062 students, 1,205 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,529 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at College of Southern Maryland
Rankings can help you compare College of Southern Maryland’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #9 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #16 of 26 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #64 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #153 of 274 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #593 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #667 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from College of Southern Maryland
Students who complete College of Southern Maryland’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,691 |
| 2 years | $56,641 |
| 3 years | $61,812 |
| 4 years | $56,985 |
| 5 years | $75,040 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from College of Southern Maryland report median earnings of $56,985, compared with $41,819 for all College of Southern Maryland graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from College of Southern Maryland is $14,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at College of Southern Maryland
The Nursing program at College of Southern Maryland breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 104 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at College of Southern Maryland go on to a range of careers. Here 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
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