Nursing at Rio Hondo College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Rio Hondo College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rio Hondo College sits in Whittier, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rio Hondo College
Many students take online classes at Rio Hondo College. Of 17,441 students, 4,556 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,300 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Rio Hondo College
Use these rankings to compare Rio Hondo College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #81 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #88 of 141 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #126 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #128 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #501 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #773 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Rio Hondo College
Graduates of Rio Hondo 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 | $76,455 |
| 2 years | $74,576 |
| 3 years | $88,475 |
| 4 years | $96,604 |
| 5 years | $108,729 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Rio Hondo College earn a median of $96,604, compared with $32,887 for all Rio Hondo College graduates — about 194% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Rio Hondo College comes in at $15,510.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Rio Hondo College
This Nursing program at Rio Hondo College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 46 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Rio Hondo College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.