Nursing at Riverside City College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Riverside City College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Riverside City College is in Riverside, CA.
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Studying Online at Riverside City College
Distance learning is available at Riverside City College. Among 21,730 students, 6,808 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,699 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Riverside City College
Use these rankings to compare Riverside City College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #12 of 1,878 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #16 of 218 |
| Best Value | California | #18 of 137 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #30 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #40 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #84 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Riverside City College
Students who complete Riverside City 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 | $74,385 |
| 2 years | $75,204 |
| 3 years | $83,133 |
| 4 years | $95,938 |
| 5 years | $107,743 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Riverside City College earn a median of $95,938, compared with $42,307 for all Riverside City College graduates — about 127% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Riverside City College comes in at $11,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Riverside City College
This Nursing program at Riverside City College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 171 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Riverside City College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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