Registered Nursing at Arapahoe Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Arapahoe Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Arapahoe Community College is located in Littleton, CO.
During the most recent reporting year, 100 registered nursing degrees were granted at Arapahoe Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Arapahoe Community College
Distance learning is available at Arapahoe Community College. Among 15,012 students, 2,215 (15%) studied exclusively online and 1,615 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Arapahoe Community College
Use these rankings to compare Arapahoe Community College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this 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 | #723 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #860 of 1,861 |
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 | #723 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #860 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Arapahoe Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Arapahoe Community College are 84% women (84) and 16% men (16).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Arapahoe Community College
Of the 82 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Arapahoe Community College, 85% were women (70) and 15% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Arapahoe Community College, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Arapahoe Community College
Among the 18 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Arapahoe Community College, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Arapahoe Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 28% of Registered 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Arapahoe Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.