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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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at East Central College
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.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at East Central College

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

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