Nursing at Danville Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Danville Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Danville Community College sits in Danville, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Danville Community College
Distance learning is available at Danville Community College. Among 2,465 students, 509 (21%) studied exclusively online and 597 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Danville Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Danville Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #18 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #28 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #176 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #273 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #460 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1197 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Danville Community College
Students who complete Danville Community 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 | $56,938 |
| 2 years | $50,320 |
| 3 years | $55,558 |
| 4 years | $60,722 |
| 5 years | $62,834 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Danville Community College report median earnings of $60,722, compared with $38,836 for all Danville Community College graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Danville Community College is $11,582.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Danville Community College
The Nursing program at Danville Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 30 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Danville Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.