Nursing at BridgeValley Community & Technical College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at BridgeValley Community & Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is in South Charleston, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 100 nursing degrees were granted at BridgeValley Community & Technical College.
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Studying Online at BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Distance learning is available at BridgeValley Community & Technical College. Among 1,927 students, 461 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 984 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at BridgeValley Community & Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how BridgeValley Community & Technical College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #2 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #4 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #213 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #219 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1036 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Students who complete BridgeValley Community & Technical 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 | $56,917 |
| 2 years | $55,738 |
| 3 years | $58,599 |
| 4 years | $61,636 |
| 5 years | $68,612 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from BridgeValley Community & Technical College take home a median $61,636, compared with $51,251 for all BridgeValley Community & Technical College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from BridgeValley Community & Technical College comes in at $18,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at BridgeValley Community & Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at BridgeValley Community & Technical College are 82% women (82) and 18% men (18).
Nursing Associate’s Program at BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Among the 100 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at BridgeValley Community & Technical College, 82% were women (82) and 18% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at BridgeValley Community & Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 91 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at BridgeValley Community & Technical 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 BridgeValley Community & Technical College
The Nursing program at BridgeValley Community & Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 100 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at BridgeValley Community & Technical College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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.