Nursing at Blue Ridge Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Blue Ridge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Blue Ridge Community College sits in Flat Rock, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 nursing degrees were awarded at Blue Ridge Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Blue Ridge Community College
Distance learning is available at Blue Ridge Community College. Among 2,723 students, 1,139 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,578 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Blue Ridge Community College
Use these rankings to compare Blue Ridge Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #55 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #70 of 72 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #250 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #439 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #762 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1676 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Blue Ridge Community College
Students who complete Blue Ridge Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,521 |
| 2 years | $49,855 |
| 3 years | $51,647 |
| 4 years | $54,326 |
| 5 years | $65,062 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Blue Ridge Community College report median earnings of $54,326, compared with $34,833 for all Blue Ridge Community College graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Blue Ridge Community College stands at $20,438.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Blue Ridge Community College are 78% women (31) and 22% men (9).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Blue Ridge Community College
Among the 40 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Blue Ridge Community College, 78% were women (31) and 22% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 12% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community College, lower than 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 Blue Ridge Community College
The Nursing program at Blue Ridge Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 40 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Blue Ridge Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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
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