Nursing at Mid-Plains Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Mid-Plains Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mid-Plains Community College is in North Platte, NE.
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Studying Online at Mid-Plains Community College
Many students take online classes at Mid-Plains Community College. Among 2,140 students, 541 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 554 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Mid-Plains Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Mid-Plains Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nebraska | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nebraska | #16 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #179 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #528 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1584 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Mid-Plains Community College
Those who finish Mid-Plains 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 | $53,294 |
| 2 years | $51,482 |
| 3 years | $52,344 |
| 4 years | $59,996 |
| 5 years | $67,230 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Mid-Plains Community College report median earnings of $59,996, compared with $36,457 for all Mid-Plains Community College graduates — about 65% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Mid-Plains Community College comes in at $20,376.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Mid-Plains Community College
This Nursing program at Mid-Plains Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 15 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Mid-Plains Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.