Nursing at Columbia Central University-Caguas
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Columbia Central University-Caguas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Columbia Central University-Caguas is located in Caguas, PR.
During the most recent reporting year, 209 nursing degrees were awarded at Columbia Central University-Caguas.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbia Central University-Caguas
Many students take online classes at Columbia Central University-Caguas. Among 2,676 students, 314 (12%) studied exclusively online and 2,362 (88%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Columbia Central University-Caguas
Use these rankings to compare Columbia Central University-Caguas’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #11 of 17 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #16 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #18 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #33 of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1250 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1916 of 1,918 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #16 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #33 of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1250 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1916 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #12 of 12 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #16 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #33 of 33 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1250 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1916 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Columbia Central University-Caguas
Students who complete Columbia Central University-Caguas’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 | $19,145 |
| 2 years | $20,989 |
| 3 years | $11,770 |
| 4 years | $28,641 |
| 5 years | $31,687 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Columbia Central University-Caguas report median earnings of $28,641, compared with $33,842 for all Columbia Central University-Caguas graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Columbia Central University-Caguas stands at $4,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Columbia Central University-Caguas, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Columbia Central University-Caguas are 86% women (180) and 14% men (29).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Columbia Central University-Caguas
Among the 86 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Columbia Central University-Caguas, 84% were women (72) and 16% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Central University-Caguas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 86 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Columbia Central University-Caguas, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Columbia Central University-Caguas
Of the 123 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Columbia Central University-Caguas, 88% were women (108) and 12% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia Central University-Caguas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 122 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia Central University-Caguas, higher 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.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Columbia Central University-Caguas
This Nursing program at Columbia Central University-Caguas breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 209 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Columbia Central University-Caguas 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.