Nursing at Luzerne County Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Luzerne County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Luzerne County Community College is in Nanticoke, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Luzerne County Community College
Distance learning is available at Luzerne County Community College. Of 4,460 students, 739 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,088 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Luzerne County Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Luzerne County Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #9 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #52 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #80 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #182 of 274 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #688 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #916 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Luzerne County Community College
Those who finish Luzerne County 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 | $63,642 |
| 2 years | $62,674 |
| 3 years | $62,479 |
| 4 years | $64,410 |
| 5 years | $71,837 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Luzerne County Community College take home a median $64,410, compared with $46,981 for all Luzerne County Community College graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Luzerne County Community College stands at $25,310.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Luzerne County Community College
This Nursing program at Luzerne County Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 111 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Luzerne County Community College work across a variety of fields. 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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