Nursing at Butte College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Butte College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Butte College is in Oroville, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 118 nursing degrees were granted at Butte College.
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Studying Online at Butte College
Many students take online classes at Butte College. Among 10,968 students, 2,744 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,933 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Butte College
Use these rankings to compare Butte College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #24 of 218 |
| Best Value | California | #27 of 137 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #29 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #40 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #50 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Butte College
Graduates of Butte 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 | $88,944 |
| 2 years | $90,960 |
| 3 years | $90,119 |
| 4 years | $98,229 |
| 5 years | $109,054 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Butte College report median earnings of $98,229, compared with $64,499 for all Butte College graduates — about 52% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Butte College comes in at $15,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Butte College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Butte College are 83% women (98) and 17% men (20).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Butte College
Of the 118 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Butte College, 83% were women (98) and 17% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Butte College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 24 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 47% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Butte College, above 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 Butte College
This Nursing program at Butte College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 118 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Butte College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.