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.
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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 |
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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