Nursing at Cuesta College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Cuesta College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cuesta College is located in San Luis Obispo, CA.
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Studying Online at Cuesta College
Many students take online classes at Cuesta College. Of 11,283 students, 3,291 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Cuesta College
These rankings give you a sense of how Cuesta College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #55 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #78 of 224 |
| Best Value | California | #83 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #133 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #246 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #784 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Cuesta College
Students who complete Cuesta College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $79,884 |
| 3 years | $85,944 |
| 4 years | $91,653 |
| 5 years | $97,289 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Cuesta College take home a median $91,653, compared with $36,094 for all Cuesta College graduates — about 154% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Cuesta College is $18,958.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Cuesta College
This Nursing program at Cuesta College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Cuesta College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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
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