Nursing at Holyoke Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Holyoke Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Holyoke Community College sits in Holyoke, MA.
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Studying Online at Holyoke Community College
Many students take online classes at Holyoke Community College. Among 4,200 students, 1,252 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,440 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Holyoke Community College
Use these rankings to compare Holyoke Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 38 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #8 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #36 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #72 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #399 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #993 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Holyoke Community College
Graduates of Holyoke Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,257 |
| 2 years | $63,855 |
| 3 years | $67,116 |
| 4 years | $75,643 |
| 5 years | $85,173 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Holyoke Community College earn a median of $75,643, compared with $40,270 for all Holyoke Community College graduates — about 88% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Holyoke Community College stands at $20,880.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Holyoke Community College
This Nursing program at Holyoke Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 36 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Holyoke Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.