Registered Nursing at Chemeketa Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Chemeketa Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Chemeketa Community College is in Salem, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 38 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Chemeketa Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Chemeketa Community College
Many students take online classes at Chemeketa Community College. Among 8,098 students, 1,939 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,411 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Chemeketa Community College
Use these rankings to compare Chemeketa Community College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this 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 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #161 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #503 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #764 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Chemeketa Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Chemeketa Community College are 79% women (30) and 21% men (8).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Chemeketa Community College
Among the 38 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Chemeketa Community College, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Chemeketa Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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.