Nursing at Richland Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Richland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Richland Community College is located in Decatur, IL.
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Online Class Availability at Richland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Richland Community College. Among 2,388 students, 384 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 487 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Richland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Richland Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #12 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #31 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #76 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #185 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #697 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Richland Community College
Those who finish Richland 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 | $56,895 |
| 2 years | $56,234 |
| 3 years | $59,000 |
| 4 years | $62,915 |
| 5 years | $71,957 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Richland Community College report median earnings of $62,915, compared with $37,431 for all Richland Community College graduates — about 68% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Richland Community College comes in at $11,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Richland Community College
The Nursing program at Richland Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 43 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Richland Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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