Nursing at Laurel Ridge Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Laurel Ridge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Laurel Ridge Community College is located in Middletown, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Laurel Ridge Community College
Many students take online classes at Laurel Ridge Community College. Of 5,902 students, 1,469 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,545 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Laurel Ridge Community College
Rankings can help you compare Laurel Ridge Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #7 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #22 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #107 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #185 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #257 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #954 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College
Those who finish Laurel Ridge 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 | $54,854 |
| 2 years | $55,383 |
| 3 years | $61,843 |
| 4 years | $66,152 |
| 5 years | $73,312 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College earn a median of $66,152, compared with $39,485 for all Laurel Ridge Community College graduates — about 68% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College stands at $16,450.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Laurel Ridge Community College
This Nursing program at Laurel Ridge Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 62 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Laurel Ridge Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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