Nursing at College of Western Idaho
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at College of Western Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of Western Idaho is located in Nampa, ID.
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Studying Online at College of Western Idaho
Distance learning is available at College of Western Idaho. Of 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) studied exclusively online and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at College of Western Idaho
Rankings can help you compare College of Western Idaho’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #3 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #46 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #510 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1192 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from College of Western Idaho
Those who finish College of Western Idaho’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,319 |
| 2 years | $58,943 |
| 3 years | $63,975 |
| 4 years | $65,843 |
| 5 years | $71,007 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from College of Western Idaho take home a median $65,843, compared with $42,155 for all College of Western Idaho graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from College of Western Idaho is $27,790.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at College of Western Idaho
This Nursing program at College of Western Idaho breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 46 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at College of Western Idaho go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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