Nursing at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
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Online Class Availability at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Online coursework is an option at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Among 6,334 students, 1,545 (24%) studied exclusively online and 1,902 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Use these rankings to compare Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #2 of 55 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #31 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #110 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #151 of 310 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1077 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Students who complete Kalamazoo Valley 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 | $55,371 |
| 2 years | $51,337 |
| 3 years | $55,897 |
| 4 years | $61,642 |
| 5 years | $72,767 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College report median earnings of $61,642, compared with $40,775 for all Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Kalamazoo Valley Community College comes in at $20,751.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
This Nursing program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 82 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Kalamazoo Valley Community College pursue many career paths. Below 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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