Nursing at Shasta College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Shasta College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Shasta College sits in Redding, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Shasta College
Distance learning is available at Shasta College. Of 9,073 students, 3,693 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,643 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Shasta College
Rankings can help you compare Shasta College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #21 of 218 |
| Best Value | California | #22 of 137 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #30 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #59 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #83 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #266 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Shasta College
Graduates of Shasta 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 | $78,870 |
| 2 years | $72,357 |
| 3 years | $85,734 |
| 4 years | $96,174 |
| 5 years | $115,772 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Shasta College report median earnings of $96,174, compared with $39,818 for all Shasta College graduates — about 142% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Shasta College stands at $15,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Shasta College
This Nursing program at Shasta College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 58 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Shasta College pursue many career paths. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.