Nursing at Blue Ridge Community College
If you are interested in studying 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 is in Weyers Cave, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 128 nursing degrees were granted at Blue Ridge Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Blue Ridge Community College
Many students take online classes at Blue Ridge Community College. Of 3,790 students, 1,138 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,255 (33%) 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 to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #15 of 51 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #19 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #134 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #189 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #526 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #779 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Blue Ridge Community College
Students who complete Blue Ridge Community 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 | $55,606 |
| 2 years | $49,883 |
| 3 years | $47,113 |
| 4 years | $56,116 |
| 5 years | $66,578 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Blue Ridge Community College report median earnings of $56,116, compared with $41,161 for all Blue Ridge Community College graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Blue Ridge Community College stands at $14,208.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Blue Ridge Community College are 86% women (110) and 14% men (18).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Blue Ridge Community College
Of the 53 associate’s nursing graduates at Blue Ridge Community College, 85% were women (45) and 15% were men (8).
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 | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Blue Ridge Community 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 Blue Ridge Community College
This Nursing program at Blue Ridge Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 128 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Blue Ridge Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.
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