Nursing at New River Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at New River Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
New River Community College is in Dublin, VA.
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Studying Online at New River Community College
Many students take online classes at New River Community College. Among 4,254 students, 978 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,236 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at New River Community College
Rankings can help you compare New River Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #13 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #40 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #184 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #418 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #484 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1611 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from New River Community College
Students who complete New River 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 | $51,869 |
| 2 years | $50,161 |
| 3 years | $49,966 |
| 4 years | $51,508 |
| 5 years | $65,021 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from New River Community College report median earnings of $51,508, compared with $37,190 for all New River Community College graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from New River Community College is $15,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at New River Community College
The Nursing program at New River Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 43 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at New River Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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