Nursing at Hutchinson Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Hutchinson Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hutchinson Community College is in Hutchinson, KS.
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Online & Distance Learning at Hutchinson Community College
Online coursework is an option at Hutchinson Community College. Of 5,119 students, 1,374 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,063 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Hutchinson Community College
Use these rankings to compare Hutchinson Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #17 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #105 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #292 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1249 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Hutchinson Community College
Those who finish Hutchinson Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,003 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $50,777 |
| 4 years | $53,133 |
| 5 years | $62,517 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Hutchinson Community College take home a median $53,133, compared with $42,150 for all Hutchinson Community College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Hutchinson Community College stands at $21,889.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Hutchinson Community College
The Nursing program at Hutchinson Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 78 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Hutchinson Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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