Nursing at Pima Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Pima Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pima Community College sits in Tucson, AZ.
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Studying Online at Pima Community College
Many students take online classes at Pima Community College. Of 16,283 students, 5,143 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,421 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Pima Community College
Rankings can help you compare Pima Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #1 of 28 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #4 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #18 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #20 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #260 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Pima Community College
Graduates of Pima Community 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 | $61,328 |
| 2 years | $60,606 |
| 3 years | $63,790 |
| 4 years | $72,099 |
| 5 years | $79,158 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Pima Community College report median earnings of $72,099, compared with $41,675 for all Pima Community College graduates — about 73% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Pima Community College comes in at $18,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Pima Community College
The Nursing program at Pima Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 149 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Pima Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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