Nursing at Howard Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Howard Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Howard Community College is located in Columbia, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Howard Community College
Many students take online classes at Howard Community College. Of 8,643 students, 1,870 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,872 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Howard Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Howard Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #12 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #15 of 26 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #66 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #141 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #568 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #620 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Howard Community College
Graduates of Howard 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 | $63,644 |
| 2 years | $61,144 |
| 3 years | $66,619 |
| 4 years | $72,723 |
| 5 years | $81,504 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Howard Community College take home a median $72,723, compared with $49,077 for all Howard Community College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Howard Community College comes in at $24,560.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Howard Community College
The Nursing program at Howard Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 160 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Howard Community College pursue many career paths. 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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