Nursing at West Shore Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at West Shore Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Shore Community College is located in Scottville, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Shore Community College
Online coursework is an option at West Shore Community College. Of 1,120 students, 277 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 416 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at West Shore Community College
Rankings can help you compare West Shore Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #12 of 55 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #52 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #271 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #357 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1735 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from West Shore Community College
Students who complete West Shore Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,304 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $52,456 |
| 4 years | $56,145 |
| 5 years | $62,104 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from West Shore Community College report median earnings of $56,145, compared with $43,676 for all West Shore Community College graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from West Shore Community College is $26,561.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at West Shore Community College
The Nursing program at West Shore Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at West Shore Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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