Nursing at Lower Columbia College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Lower Columbia College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lower Columbia College sits in Longview, WA.
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Studying Online at Lower Columbia College
Many students take online classes at Lower Columbia College. Of 2,724 students, 1,028 (38%) studied exclusively online and 1,080 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Lower Columbia College
Use these rankings to compare Lower Columbia College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #10 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #18 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #73 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #100 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #329 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #376 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Lower Columbia College
Those who finish Lower Columbia College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,612 |
| 2 years | $70,628 |
| 3 years | $71,562 |
| 4 years | $82,231 |
| 5 years | $88,483 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Lower Columbia College earn a median of $82,231, compared with $46,976 for all Lower Columbia College graduates — about 75% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Lower Columbia College comes in at $19,103.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Lower Columbia College
This Nursing program at Lower Columbia College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 121 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Lower Columbia College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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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