Nursing at Columbia State Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Columbia State Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia State Community College sits in Columbia, TN.
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Online Class Availability at Columbia State Community College
Many students take online classes at Columbia State Community College. Among 5,712 students, 1,432 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,818 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Columbia State Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia State Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #4 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #24 of 42 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #260 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1162 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Columbia State Community College
Those who finish Columbia State Community College’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 | $52,604 |
| 2 years | $53,956 |
| 3 years | $57,257 |
| 4 years | $60,871 |
| 5 years | $66,602 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Columbia State Community College take home a median $60,871, compared with $40,223 for all Columbia State Community College graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Columbia State Community College is $18,841.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Columbia State Community College
The Nursing program at Columbia State Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 82 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Columbia State Community College 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.