Nursing at Arapahoe Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Arapahoe Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Arapahoe Community College is located in Littleton, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 100 nursing graduations were recorded at Arapahoe Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Arapahoe Community College
Distance learning is available at Arapahoe Community College. Of 15,012 students, 2,215 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,615 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Arapahoe Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Arapahoe Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #7 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #25 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #28 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #728 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #892 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #7 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #8 of 23 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #25 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #28 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #728 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #892 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Arapahoe Community College
Students who complete Arapahoe Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,737 |
| 2 years | $59,011 |
| 3 years | $61,578 |
| 4 years | $72,780 |
| 5 years | $82,903 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Arapahoe Community College report median earnings of $72,780, compared with $49,526 for all Arapahoe Community College graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Arapahoe Community College stands at $30,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Arapahoe Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Arapahoe Community College are 84% women (84) and 16% men (16).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Arapahoe Community College
Among the 82 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Arapahoe Community College, 85% were women (70) and 15% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Arapahoe Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 43% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Arapahoe Community College, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Arapahoe Community College
Among the 18 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Arapahoe Community College, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Arapahoe Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Arapahoe Community College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Arapahoe Community College
This Nursing program at Arapahoe Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 100 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Arapahoe Community College work across a variety of fields. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.