Registered Nursing at Colby Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Colby Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Colby Community College is located in Colby, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Colby Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colby Community College
Many students take online classes at Colby Community College. Among 1,409 students, 344 (24%) studied exclusively online and 172 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Colby Community College
Use these rankings to compare Colby Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #11 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #34 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #46 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #194 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #735 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1674 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Colby Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Colby Community College are 89% women (25) and 11% men (3).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Colby Community College
Among the 28 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Colby 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
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Colby Community College pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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