Nursing at Highland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Highland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Highland Community College is in Highland, KS.
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Studying Online at Highland Community College
Many students take online classes at Highland Community College. Of 2,190 students, 647 (30%) studied exclusively online and 541 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Highland Community College
Graduates of Highland Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $53,108 |
| 3 years | $53,664 |
| 4 years | $58,560 |
| 5 years | $68,661 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Highland Community College report median earnings of $58,560, compared with $48,871 for all Highland Community College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Highland Community College
The Nursing program at Highland Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 26 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Highland Community College go on to a range of careers. 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
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