Registered Nursing at Berkshire Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Berkshire Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Berkshire Community College sits in Pittsfield, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Berkshire Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Berkshire Community College
Many students take online classes at Berkshire Community College. Of 1,694 students, 389 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 454 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Berkshire Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Berkshire Community College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #12 of 37 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #17 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #36 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #73 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #533 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1103 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Berkshire Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Berkshire Community College are 87% women (47) and 13% men (7).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Berkshire Community College
Of the 54 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Berkshire Community College, 87% were women (47) and 13% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Berkshire Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 33% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Berkshire Community College, below 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
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Berkshire Community College pursue many career paths. Below are 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.