Nursing at Kilgore College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Kilgore College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kilgore College sits in Kilgore, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kilgore College
Online coursework is an option at Kilgore College. Among 7,198 students, 1,529 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,715 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Kilgore College
Use these rankings to compare Kilgore College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #37 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #56 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #96 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #161 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #482 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1460 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Kilgore College
Graduates of Kilgore 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 | $52,369 |
| 2 years | $55,422 |
| 3 years | $60,642 |
| 4 years | $67,880 |
| 5 years | $79,013 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Kilgore College take home a median $67,880, compared with $40,032 for all Kilgore College graduates — about 70% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Kilgore College comes in at $25,250.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Kilgore College
The Nursing program at Kilgore College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 36 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Kilgore College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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