Nursing at Rockland Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Rockland Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rockland Community College is in Suffern, NY.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at Rockland Community College
Many students take online classes at Rockland Community College. Of 5,364 students, 731 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,990 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Rockland Community College
Graduates of Rockland Community 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $67,101 |
| 3 years | $89,747 |
| 4 years | $96,088 |
| 5 years | $99,724 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Rockland Community College earn a median of $96,088, compared with $54,870 for all Rockland Community College graduates — about 75% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Rockland Community College is $18,003.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Rockland Community College
The Nursing program at Rockland Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 141 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Rockland 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.