Nursing at Columbia Gorge Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Columbia Gorge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia Gorge Community College is located in The Dalles, OR.
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Studying Online at Columbia Gorge Community College
Distance learning is available at Columbia Gorge Community College. Of 812 students, 200 (25%) studied exclusively online and 201 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Columbia Gorge Community College
Rankings can help you compare Columbia Gorge Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #11 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #18 of 22 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #118 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #188 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #743 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1105 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Columbia Gorge Community College
Those who finish Columbia Gorge Community 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 | $77,917 |
| 2 years | $64,493 |
| 4 years | $78,793 |
| 5 years | $85,693 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Columbia Gorge Community College earn a median of $78,793, compared with $50,635 for all Columbia Gorge Community College graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Columbia Gorge Community College is $22,417.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Columbia Gorge Community College
The Nursing program at Columbia Gorge Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 26 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Columbia Gorge Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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.