Nursing at Orange County Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Orange County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Orange County Community College sits in Middletown, NY.
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Studying Online at Orange County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Orange County Community College. Among 5,704 students, 585 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,273 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Orange County Community College
Use these rankings to compare Orange County Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #16 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #41 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #104 of 274 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #312 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #355 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Orange County Community College
Those who finish Orange County 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 | $69,485 |
| 2 years | $66,401 |
| 3 years | $74,038 |
| 4 years | $83,492 |
| 5 years | $95,291 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Orange County Community College take home a median $83,492, compared with $48,564 for all Orange County Community College graduates — about 72% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Orange County Community College stands at $21,159.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Orange County Community College
The Nursing program at Orange County Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 118 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Orange County Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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.