Nursing at Saddleback College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Saddleback College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Saddleback College sits in Mission Viejo, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Saddleback College
Online coursework is an option at Saddleback College. Of 20,764 students, 10,784 (52%) studied exclusively online and 5,942 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Saddleback College
Use these rankings to compare Saddleback College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #12 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #63 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #91 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #294 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Saddleback College
Graduates of Saddleback College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,348 |
| 2 years | $70,456 |
| 3 years | $71,266 |
| 4 years | $86,846 |
| 5 years | $92,598 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Saddleback College take home a median $86,846, compared with $47,385 for all Saddleback College graduates — about 83% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Saddleback College
This Nursing program at Saddleback College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 192 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Saddleback College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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