Nursing at Vernon College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Vernon College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Vernon College is in Vernon, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Vernon College
Online coursework is an option at Vernon College. Of 2,299 students, 724 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 836 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Vernon College
These rankings give you a sense of how Vernon College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #30 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #47 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #74 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #120 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #381 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1052 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Vernon College
Those who finish Vernon 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 | $59,792 |
| 2 years | $58,221 |
| 3 years | $61,804 |
| 4 years | $71,034 |
| 5 years | $76,595 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Vernon College earn a median of $71,034, compared with $42,884 for all Vernon College graduates — about 66% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Vernon College stands at $20,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Vernon College
This Nursing program at Vernon College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 58 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Vernon College pursue many career paths. 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.