Nursing at Wharton County Junior College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Wharton County Junior College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wharton County Junior College is located in Wharton, TX.
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Studying Online at Wharton County Junior College
Distance learning is available at Wharton County Junior College. Of 5,504 students, 824 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Wharton County Junior College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wharton County Junior College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #39 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #56 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #123 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #523 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Wharton County Junior College
Students who complete Wharton County Junior 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 | $61,658 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $65,453 |
| 4 years | $72,737 |
| 5 years | $79,891 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Wharton County Junior College take home a median $72,737, compared with $52,647 for all Wharton County Junior College graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Wharton County Junior College stands at $13,346.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Wharton County Junior College
The Nursing program at Wharton County Junior College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 57 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Wharton County Junior College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.