Registered Nursing at Butte College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Butte College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Butte College is located in Oroville, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 118 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Butte College.
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Online Class Availability at Butte College
Online coursework is an option at Butte College. Of 10,968 students, 2,744 (25%) studied exclusively online and 3,933 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Butte College
These rankings give you a sense of how Butte College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #23 of 215 |
| Best Value | California | #27 of 134 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #29 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #36 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #46 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Butte College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Butte College are 83% women (98) and 17% men (20).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Butte College
Among the 118 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Butte College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Butte College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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