Nursing at Chemeketa Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Chemeketa Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Chemeketa Community College is in Salem, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 38 nursing graduations were recorded at Chemeketa Community College.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at Chemeketa Community College
Distance learning is available at Chemeketa Community College. Among 8,098 students, 1,939 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,411 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Chemeketa Community College
Use these rankings to compare Chemeketa Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #11 of 22 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #92 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #166 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #506 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #793 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Chemeketa Community College
Students who complete Chemeketa Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $79,846 |
| 2 years | $71,734 |
| 3 years | $76,909 |
| 4 years | $82,430 |
| 5 years | $96,144 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Chemeketa Community College take home a median $82,430, compared with $40,070 for all Chemeketa Community College graduates — about 106% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Chemeketa Community College comes in at $24,018.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Chemeketa Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Chemeketa Community College are 79% women (30) and 21% men (8).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Chemeketa Community College
Of the 38 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Chemeketa Community College, 79% were women (30) and 21% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Chemeketa Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 18% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Chemeketa Community 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 Chemeketa Community College
The Nursing program at Chemeketa Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 38 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Chemeketa Community College pursue many career paths. Below 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.