Nursing at Northwest College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Northwest College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest College sits in Powell, WY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest College
Many students take online classes at Northwest College. Among 1,486 students, 271 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 600 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northwest College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wyoming | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wyoming | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #63 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #598 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1609 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northwest College
Students who complete Northwest 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 | $54,781 |
| 2 years | $50,439 |
| 3 years | $53,642 |
| 4 years | $59,033 |
| 5 years | $70,479 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Northwest College take home a median $59,033, compared with $35,870 for all Northwest College graduates — about 65% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Northwest College is $17,992.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Northwest College
The Nursing program at Northwest College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 26 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Northwest College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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