Nursing at Peninsula College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Peninsula College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Peninsula College is in Port Angeles, WA.
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Studying Online at Peninsula College
Distance learning is available at Peninsula College. Of 2,153 students, 936 (43%) studied exclusively online and 593 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Peninsula College
Use these rankings to compare Peninsula College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #4 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #30 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #42 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #116 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #158 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #711 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Peninsula College
Those who finish Peninsula 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 | $59,017 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $63,831 |
| 4 years | $66,802 |
| 5 years | $70,691 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Peninsula College take home a median $66,802, compared with $38,809 for all Peninsula College graduates — about 72% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Peninsula College comes in at $16,746.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Peninsula College
The Nursing program at Peninsula College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 30 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Peninsula College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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