Nursing at Hazard Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Hazard Community and Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hazard Community and Technical College is in Hazard, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Hazard Community and Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Hazard Community and Technical College. Among 3,134 students, 1,168 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 425 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Hazard Community and Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Hazard Community and Technical College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #1 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #28 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #238 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #399 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1556 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Hazard Community and Technical College
Students who complete Hazard Community and Technical 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 | $58,183 |
| 2 years | $53,775 |
| 3 years | $52,929 |
| 4 years | $48,972 |
| 5 years | $47,001 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Hazard Community and Technical College report median earnings of $48,972, compared with $30,337 for all Hazard Community and Technical College graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Hazard Community and Technical College is $17,750.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Hazard Community and Technical College
The Nursing program at Hazard Community and Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 61 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Hazard Community and Technical College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying 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
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