Registered Nursing at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, take a look at what Central Lakes College-Brainerd. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd is located in Brainerd, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 82 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Central Lakes College-Brainerd.
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Studying Online at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Many students take online classes at Central Lakes College-Brainerd. Of 4,981 students, 505 (10%) studied exclusively online and 1,291 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Use these rankings to compare Central Lakes College-Brainerd’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #14 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #19 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #63 of 199 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #72 of 194 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #898 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #930 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Central Lakes College-Brainerd are 85% women (70) and 15% men (12).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd
Among the 82 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, 85% were women (70) and 15% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Central Lakes College-Brainerd.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 59 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Central Lakes College-Brainerd, lower 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
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Central Lakes College-Brainerd pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.