Nursing at McDowell Technical Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what McDowell Technical Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
McDowell Technical Community College is in Marion, NC.
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Online & Distance Learning at McDowell Technical Community College
Distance learning is available at McDowell Technical Community College. Of 1,249 students, 648 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 365 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at McDowell Technical Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how McDowell Technical Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #42 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #52 of 72 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #182 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #313 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #462 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1300 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from McDowell Technical Community College
Those who finish McDowell Technical Community 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 | $55,292 |
| 2 years | $55,512 |
| 3 years | $61,778 |
| 4 years | $70,204 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from McDowell Technical Community College report median earnings of $70,204, compared with $33,793 for all McDowell Technical Community College graduates — about 108% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at McDowell Technical Community College
The Nursing program at McDowell Technical Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 27 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at McDowell Technical Community College pursue many career paths. Here 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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