Nursing at Bellevue College
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Bellevue College is located in Bellevue, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 92 nursing graduations were recorded at Bellevue College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bellevue College
Online coursework is an option at Bellevue College. Of 12,485 students, 4,863 (39%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,869 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Bellevue College
Use these rankings to compare Bellevue College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #12 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #25 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #71 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #114 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #207 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #637 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #12 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #25 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #71 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #114 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #207 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #637 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Bellevue College
Students who complete Bellevue College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,807 |
| 2 years | $65,974 |
| 3 years | $72,329 |
| 4 years | $74,174 |
| 5 years | $78,748 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Bellevue College take home a median $74,174, compared with $53,965 for all Bellevue College graduates — about 37% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Bellevue College comes in at $18,766.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Bellevue College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Bellevue College are 85% women (78) and 15% men (14).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Bellevue College
Of the 57 associate’s nursing graduates at Bellevue College, 81% were women (46) and 19% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Bellevue College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 54% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Bellevue College, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Bellevue College
Of the 35 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Bellevue College, 91% were women (32) and 9% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Bellevue College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 57% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Bellevue College, above 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 Bellevue College
The Nursing program at Bellevue College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 92 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Bellevue College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.