Nursing at Portland Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Portland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Portland Community College is in Portland, OR.
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Online Class Availability at Portland Community College
Many students take online classes at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Portland Community College
Rankings can help you compare Portland Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #9 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #17 of 22 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #105 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #180 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #651 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #970 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Portland Community College
Students who complete Portland 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 | $63,563 |
| 2 years | $71,015 |
| 3 years | $80,297 |
| 4 years | $84,470 |
| 5 years | $96,635 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Portland Community College take home a median $84,470, compared with $44,579 for all Portland Community College graduates — about 89% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Portland Community College is $32,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Portland Community College
The Nursing program at Portland Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 31 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Portland Community College work across a variety of fields. Below 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
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