Nursing at College of Western Idaho
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at College of Western Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of Western Idaho is located in Nampa, ID.
During the most recent reporting year, 46 nursing graduations were recorded at College of Western Idaho.
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Studying Online at College of Western Idaho
Distance learning is available at College of Western Idaho. Of 11,015 students, 2,529 (23%) studied exclusively online and 2,535 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at College of Western Idaho
Rankings can help you compare College of Western Idaho’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #3 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #46 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #510 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1192 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from College of Western Idaho
Those who finish College of Western Idaho’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $63,319 |
| 2 years | $58,943 |
| 3 years | $63,975 |
| 4 years | $65,843 |
| 5 years | $71,007 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from College of Western Idaho take home a median $65,843, compared with $42,155 for all College of Western Idaho graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from College of Western Idaho is $27,790.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at College of Western Idaho, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at College of Western Idaho are 89% women (41) and 11% men (5).
Nursing Associate’s Program at College of Western Idaho
Among the 46 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at College of Western Idaho, 89% were women (41) and 11% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at College of Western Idaho, 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 College of Western Idaho
This Nursing program at College of Western Idaho breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 46 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at College of Western Idaho go on to a range of careers. 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.