Nursing at Western Piedmont Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Western Piedmont Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Piedmont Community College is located in Morganton, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Western Piedmont Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Piedmont Community College. Among 1,813 students, 422 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Western Piedmont Community College
Use these rankings to compare Western Piedmont Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #32 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #50 of 72 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #119 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #303 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #308 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1271 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Western Piedmont Community College
Students who complete Western Piedmont Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,843 |
| 2 years | $61,218 |
| 4 years | $63,274 |
| 5 years | $75,958 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Western Piedmont Community College report median earnings of $63,274, compared with $36,030 for all Western Piedmont Community College graduates — about 76% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Western Piedmont Community College is $11,999.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Western Piedmont Community College
This Nursing program at Western Piedmont Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 21 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Western Piedmont Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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
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