Registered Nursing at Harrisburg Area Community College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Harrisburg Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Harrisburg Area Community College is in Harrisburg, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Harrisburg Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Harrisburg Area Community College. Among 12,585 students, 5,765 (46%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,380 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Harrisburg Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Harrisburg Area Community College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #10 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #30 of 71 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #86 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #146 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #700 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #815 of 1,843 |
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Harrisburg Area Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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