Nursing at College of Lake County
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at College of Lake County. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of Lake County sits in Grayslake, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 71 nursing degrees were awarded at College of Lake County.
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Studying Online at College of Lake County
Online coursework is an option at College of Lake County. Of 12,530 students, 2,542 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,416 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at College of Lake County
Use these rankings to compare College of Lake County’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 78 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #19 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 310 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 295 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #186 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #344 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from College of Lake County
Graduates of College of Lake County’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,377 |
| 2 years | $57,920 |
| 3 years | $64,022 |
| 4 years | $69,609 |
| 5 years | $77,613 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from College of Lake County take home a median $69,609, compared with $39,689 for all College of Lake County graduates — about 75% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from College of Lake County comes in at $12,005.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at College of Lake County, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at College of Lake County are 79% women (56) and 21% men (15).
Nursing Associate’s Program at College of Lake County
Among the 71 associate’s nursing graduates at College of Lake County, 79% were women (56) and 21% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at College of Lake County.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 46% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at College of Lake County, above 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 College of Lake County
The Nursing program at College of Lake County offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 71 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at College of Lake County work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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.