Nursing at Chesapeake College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Chesapeake College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Chesapeake College is in Wye Mills, MD.
During the most recent reporting year, 19 nursing degrees were granted at Chesapeake College.
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Online Class Availability at Chesapeake College
Online coursework is an option at Chesapeake College. Among 2,095 students, 847 (40%) studied exclusively online and 637 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Chesapeake College
Use these rankings to compare Chesapeake College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #None of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #None of 26 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #None of 258 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Chesapeake College
Students who complete Chesapeake College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $53,775 |
| 3 years | $58,834 |
| 4 years | $60,613 |
| 5 years | $69,467 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Chesapeake College take home a median $60,613, compared with $41,209 for all Chesapeake College graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Chesapeake College comes in at $11,261.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Chesapeake College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Chesapeake College are 95% women (18) and 5% men (1).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Chesapeake College
Of the 19 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Chesapeake College, 95% were women (18) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Chesapeake College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake College
This Nursing program at Chesapeake College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 19 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Chesapeake College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.