Nursing at Dalton State College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Dalton State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Dalton State College is located in Dalton, GA.
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Online Class Availability at Dalton State College
Many students take online classes at Dalton State College. Among 5,135 students, 670 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,787 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Dalton State College
Use these rankings to compare Dalton State College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #12 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #25 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #187 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #213 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1025 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #12 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #25 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #187 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #213 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1025 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Dalton State College
Those who finish Dalton State 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 | $52,940 |
| 2 years | $52,534 |
| 3 years | $57,263 |
| 4 years | $61,985 |
| 5 years | $73,340 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Dalton State College earn a median of $61,985, compared with $45,790 for all Dalton State College graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Dalton State College stands at $17,312.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Dalton State College
This Nursing program at Dalton State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 151 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Dalton State College work across a variety of fields. 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
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