Nursing at Virginia Western Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Virginia Western Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Western Community College is located in Roanoke, VA.
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Studying Online at Virginia Western Community College
Many students take online classes at Virginia Western Community College. Of 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Virginia Western Community College
Rankings can help you compare Virginia Western Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #12 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #36 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #136 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #339 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #353 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1385 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Virginia Western Community College
Students who complete Virginia Western Community 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 | $55,070 |
| 2 years | $53,537 |
| 3 years | $53,680 |
| 4 years | $58,682 |
| 5 years | $66,295 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Virginia Western Community College earn a median of $58,682, compared with $39,533 for all Virginia Western Community College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Virginia Western Community College stands at $23,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Virginia Western Community College
This Nursing program at Virginia Western Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 83 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Virginia Western Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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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