Registered Nursing at Big Bend Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Big Bend Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Big Bend Community College is located in Moses Lake, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 registered nursing degrees were granted at Big Bend Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Big Bend Community College
Many students take online classes at Big Bend Community College. Among 1,857 students, 552 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 745 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Big Bend Community College
Use these rankings to compare Big Bend Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #26 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #35 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #128 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #194 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #837 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1429 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Big Bend Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Big Bend Community College are 93% women (14) and 7% men (1).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Big Bend Community College
Among the 15 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Big Bend Community College, 93% were women (14) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Big Bend Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
Minority students account for 40% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Big Bend 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
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Big Bend Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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