Nursing at Raritan Valley Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Raritan Valley Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Raritan Valley Community College sits in Branchburg, NJ.
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Studying Online at Raritan Valley Community College
Distance learning is available at Raritan Valley Community College. Of 6,762 students, 767 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,977 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Raritan Valley Community College
Use these rankings to compare Raritan Valley Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #6 of 46 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #19 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #97 of 274 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #224 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #327 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Raritan Valley Community College
Graduates of Raritan Valley 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 | $65,605 |
| 2 years | $64,791 |
| 3 years | $73,939 |
| 4 years | $81,224 |
| 5 years | $89,499 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Raritan Valley Community College earn a median of $81,224, compared with $47,931 for all Raritan Valley Community College graduates — about 69% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Raritan Valley Community College comes in at $19,145.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Raritan Valley Community College
This Nursing program at Raritan Valley Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 57 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Raritan Valley Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.