Nursing at Passaic County Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Passaic County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Passaic County Community College is located in Paterson, NJ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Passaic County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Passaic County Community College. Of 4,782 students, 382 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,540 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Passaic County Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Passaic County Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #11 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #33 of 47 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #46 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #164 of 274 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #453 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #767 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Passaic County Community College
Those who finish Passaic County Community 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 | $59,668 |
| 2 years | $73,949 |
| 3 years | $73,433 |
| 4 years | $80,375 |
| 5 years | $90,103 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Passaic County Community College earn a median of $80,375, compared with $41,131 for all Passaic County Community College graduates — about 95% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Passaic County Community College
This Nursing program at Passaic County Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 37 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Passaic County Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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