Nursing at Black River Technical College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Black River Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Black River Technical College is in Pocahontas, AR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 nursing graduations were recorded at Black River Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Black River Technical College
Many students take online classes at Black River Technical College. Among 1,705 students, 465 (27%) studied exclusively online and 504 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Black River Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Black River Technical College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arkansas | #7 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #17 of 36 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #147 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #275 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #361 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1201 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Black River Technical College
Students who complete Black River Technical College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,177 |
| 2 years | $55,547 |
| 3 years | $65,875 |
| 4 years | $69,316 |
| 5 years | $69,880 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Black River Technical College earn a median of $69,316, compared with $40,357 for all Black River Technical College graduates — about 72% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Black River Technical College stands at $18,885.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Black River Technical College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Black River Technical College are 72% women (29) and 28% men (11).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Black River Technical College
Of the 40 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Black River Technical College, 72% were women (29) and 28% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Black River Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Black River Technical College, below the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Black River Technical College
This Nursing program at Black River Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 40 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Black River Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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.