Nursing at Columbia College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Columbia College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Columbia College sits in Columbia, MO.
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Studying Online at Columbia College
Distance learning is available at Columbia College. Among 5,689 students, 4,019 (71%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 695 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Columbia College
Use these rankings to compare Columbia College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #37 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #39 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #174 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #175 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1554 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1554 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #37 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #39 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #174 of 207 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #175 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1554 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1554 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Columbia College
Those who finish Columbia 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 | $56,488 |
| 2 years | $54,382 |
| 3 years | $55,619 |
| 4 years | $61,007 |
| 5 years | $71,225 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Columbia College take home a median $61,007, compared with $50,642 for all Columbia College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Columbia College comes in at $32,750.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Columbia College
This Nursing program at Columbia College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 70 |
| Nursing Practice | 27 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Columbia College go on to a range of careers. Here 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
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