Nursing at Santa Monica College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Santa Monica College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Santa Monica College sits in Santa Monica, CA.
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Studying Online at Santa Monica College
Distance learning is available at Santa Monica College. Of 23,453 students, 8,360 (36%) studied exclusively online and 9,306 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Santa Monica College
Use these rankings to compare Santa Monica College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #24 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #96 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #139 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #561 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Santa Monica College
Graduates of Santa Monica 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 | $70,951 |
| 2 years | $70,456 |
| 5 years | $84,232 |
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Santa Monica College
The Nursing program at Santa Monica College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 65 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Santa Monica College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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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