Nursing at Olympic College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Olympic College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Olympic College is in Bremerton, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Olympic College
Online coursework is an option at Olympic College. Of 5,784 students, 1,365 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,249 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Olympic College
Use these rankings to compare Olympic College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #24 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #70 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #122 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #370 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #440 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #24 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #70 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #122 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #370 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #440 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Olympic College
Graduates of Olympic College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,024 |
| 2 years | $63,573 |
| 3 years | $66,760 |
| 4 years | $71,345 |
| 5 years | $81,797 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Olympic College take home a median $71,345, compared with $50,964 for all Olympic College graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Olympic College is $20,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Olympic College
This Nursing program at Olympic College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 108 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Olympic College go on to a range of careers. 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
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