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Registered Nursing at Western Nevada College

If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Western Nevada College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Nevada College sits in Carson City, NV.

Online Class Availability at Western Nevada College

Many students take online classes at Western Nevada College. Among 4,284 students, 1,031 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 876 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Registered Nursing Rankings at Western Nevada College

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Nevada College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Nevada #5 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Nevada #8 of 13
Best Value Far Western (Region) #134 of 215
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #139 of 218
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #594 of 1,861
Best Value Nationwide #820 of 1,843

Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates

Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Western Nevada College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889

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