Nursing at Northampton County Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Northampton County Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northampton County Area Community College is located in Bethlehem, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northampton County Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northampton County Area Community College. Among 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northampton County Area Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #12 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #54 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #86 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #188 of 274 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #735 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1009 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northampton County Area Community College
Graduates of Northampton County Area 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 | $61,700 |
| 2 years | $61,728 |
| 3 years | $61,668 |
| 4 years | $69,817 |
| 5 years | $75,103 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Northampton County Area Community College take home a median $69,817, compared with $39,873 for all Northampton County Area Community College graduates — about 75% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Northampton County Area Community College is $26,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Northampton County Area Community College
This Nursing program at Northampton County Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 69 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Northampton County Area Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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