Nursing at Colby Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Colby Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Colby Community College sits in Colby, KS.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 nursing degrees were awarded at Colby Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colby Community College
Distance learning is available at Colby Community College. Among 1,409 students, 344 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 172 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Colby Community College
Use these rankings to compare Colby Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #11 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #36 of 37 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #47 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #202 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #745 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1718 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Colby Community College
Students who complete Colby Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,366 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Colby Community College is $20,680.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Colby Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Colby Community College are 89% women (25) and 11% men (3).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Colby Community College
Of the 28 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Colby Community College, 89% were women (25) and 11% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Colby Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 21% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Colby Community College, below 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 Colby Community College
This Nursing program at Colby Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 28 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Colby Community College work across a variety of fields. Here 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.