Nursing at Skagit Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Skagit Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Skagit Valley College is in Mount Vernon, WA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Skagit Valley College
Distance learning is available at Skagit Valley College. Among 4,028 students, 1,231 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,119 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Skagit Valley College
Rankings can help you compare Skagit Valley College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #7 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #32 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #61 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #174 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #299 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #871 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Skagit Valley College
Students who complete Skagit Valley 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 | $68,218 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $61,234 |
| 4 years | $66,978 |
| 5 years | $76,797 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Skagit Valley College take home a median $66,978, compared with $39,074 for all Skagit Valley College graduates — about 71% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Skagit Valley College is $19,325.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Skagit Valley College
This Nursing program at Skagit Valley College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 62 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Skagit Valley College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.