Nursing at East Central College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what East Central College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
East Central College is in Union, MO.
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Online & Distance Learning at East Central College
Online coursework is an option at East Central College. Of 2,371 students, 404 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 809 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at East Central College
Use these rankings to compare East Central College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #18 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #34 of 49 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #78 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #151 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #962 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1466 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from East Central College
Students who complete East Central 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 | $53,923 |
| 2 years | $53,108 |
| 3 years | $55,457 |
| 4 years | $60,685 |
| 5 years | $68,499 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from East Central College report median earnings of $60,685, compared with $40,355 for all East Central College graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from East Central College is $16,125.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at East Central College
The Nursing program at East Central College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 42 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at East Central College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.