Nursing at Del Mar College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Del Mar College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Del Mar College is in Corpus Christi, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Del Mar College
Distance learning is available at Del Mar College. Of 10,256 students, 2,503 (24%) studied exclusively online and 5,720 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Del Mar College
Rankings can help you compare Del Mar College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #9 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #11 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #44 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #62 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #79 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #583 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Del Mar College
Those who finish Del Mar 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 | $63,193 |
| 2 years | $59,964 |
| 3 years | $62,550 |
| 4 years | $65,172 |
| 5 years | $76,045 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Del Mar College take home a median $65,172, compared with $48,124 for all Del Mar College graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Del Mar College comes in at $10,601.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Del Mar College
The Nursing program at Del Mar College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 180 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Del Mar College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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.