Nursing at Palomar College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Palomar College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Palomar College is located in San Marcos, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Palomar College
Online coursework is an option at Palomar College. Of 19,550 students, 5,246 (27%) studied exclusively online and 6,667 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Palomar College
Rankings can help you compare Palomar College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #42 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #50 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #91 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #133 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #144 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #530 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Palomar College
Students who complete Palomar 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 | $77,544 |
| 2 years | $69,338 |
| 3 years | $68,079 |
| 4 years | $80,450 |
| 5 years | $99,819 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Palomar College earn a median of $80,450, compared with $45,076 for all Palomar College graduates — about 78% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Palomar College
The Nursing program at Palomar College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 68 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Palomar College pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.