Nursing at Lamar Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Lamar Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lamar Community College sits in Lamar, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lamar Community College
Online coursework is an option at Lamar Community College. Of 690 students, 54 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 139 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Lamar Community College
Rankings can help you compare Lamar Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #None of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #None of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #None of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #None of 72 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Lamar Community College
Those who finish Lamar 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 | $56,810 |
| 2 years | $53,697 |
| 3 years | $55,086 |
| 4 years | $57,104 |
| 5 years | $73,037 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Lamar Community College earn a median of $57,104, compared with $38,045 for all Lamar Community College graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Lamar Community College
The Nursing program at Lamar Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Lamar Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.