Nursing at South Puget Sound Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what South Puget Sound Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Puget Sound Community College is in Olympia, WA.
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Studying Online at South Puget Sound Community College
Many students take online classes at South Puget Sound Community College. Among 4,871 students, 2,213 (45%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,591 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at South Puget Sound Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how South Puget Sound Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #18 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #36 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #113 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #201 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #726 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1575 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from South Puget Sound Community College
Those who finish South Puget Sound Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,757 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 4 years | $56,345 |
| 5 years | $64,862 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from South Puget Sound Community College take home a median $56,345, compared with $37,188 for all South Puget Sound Community College graduates — about 52% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from South Puget Sound Community College comes in at $18,166.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at South Puget Sound Community College
This Nursing program at South Puget Sound Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 33 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at South Puget Sound Community College work across a variety of fields. 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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