Nursing at Houston Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Houston Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Houston Community College sits in Houston, TX.
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Studying Online at Houston Community College
Many students take online classes at Houston Community College. Of 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Houston Community College
Use these rankings to compare Houston Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #29 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #43 of 111 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #45 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #61 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #300 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #580 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Houston Community College
Graduates of Houston Community 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 | $61,208 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $70,964 |
| 4 years | $81,903 |
| 5 years | $101,897 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Houston Community College take home a median $81,903, compared with $40,924 for all Houston Community College graduates — about 100% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Houston Community College is $18,770.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Houston Community College
The Nursing program at Houston Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 117 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Houston Community College pursue many career paths. 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
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