Nursing at Whatcom Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Whatcom Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Whatcom Community College sits in Bellingham, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Whatcom Community College
Online coursework is an option at Whatcom Community College. Of 3,674 students, 1,332 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,056 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Whatcom Community College
Use these rankings to compare Whatcom Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #16 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #29 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #97 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #153 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #584 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #691 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Whatcom Community College
Those who finish Whatcom Community 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 | $65,493 |
| 2 years | $61,020 |
| 3 years | $55,012 |
| 4 years | $64,455 |
| 5 years | $73,022 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Whatcom Community College earn a median of $64,455, compared with $39,114 for all Whatcom Community College graduates — about 65% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Whatcom Community College comes in at $17,726.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Whatcom Community College
This Nursing program at Whatcom Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 37 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Whatcom Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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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