Nursing at Santa Fe Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Santa Fe Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Santa Fe Community College sits in Santa Fe, NM.
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Online Class Availability at Santa Fe Community College
Online coursework is an option at Santa Fe Community College. Of 4,469 students, 1,350 (30%) studied exclusively online and 839 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Santa Fe Community College
Rankings can help you compare Santa Fe Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Mexico | #15 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #17 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #89 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #165 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #719 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1541 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Santa Fe Community College
Students who complete Santa Fe 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,248 |
| 2 years | $62,260 |
| 3 years | $60,104 |
| 4 years | $61,577 |
| 5 years | $77,960 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Santa Fe Community College report median earnings of $61,577, compared with $45,554 for all Santa Fe Community College graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Santa Fe Community College stands at $28,074.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Santa Fe Community College
The Nursing program at Santa Fe Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 33 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Santa Fe Community College pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.