Registered Nursing at Wilkes Community College
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Wilkes Community College is in Wilkesboro, NC.
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Studying Online at Wilkes Community College
Many students take online classes at Wilkes Community College. Of 2,593 students, 834 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Wilkes Community College
Use these rankings to compare Wilkes Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #6 of 81 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #62 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #160 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #366 of 498 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1430 of 1,861 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Wilkes Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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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