Nursing at Ventura College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Ventura College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ventura College sits in Ventura, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ventura College
Many students take online classes at Ventura College. Among 12,222 students, 6,393 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,862 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Ventura College
Rankings can help you compare Ventura College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #15 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #19 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #38 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #92 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #134 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #531 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Ventura College
Students who complete Ventura 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 | $84,468 |
| 2 years | $74,576 |
| 3 years | $87,190 |
| 4 years | $101,027 |
| 5 years | $100,793 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Ventura College earn a median of $101,027, compared with $37,256 for all Ventura College graduates — about 171% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Ventura College comes in at $20,250.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Ventura College
The Nursing program at Ventura College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 77 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Ventura College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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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