Nursing at Contra Costa College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Contra Costa College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Contra Costa College is in San Pablo, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 43 nursing degrees were granted at Contra Costa College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Contra Costa College
Online coursework is an option at Contra Costa College. Among 6,538 students, 2,843 (43%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,910 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Contra Costa College
Those who finish Contra Costa College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 4 years | $133,295 |
| 5 years | $135,374 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Contra Costa College report median earnings of $133,295, compared with $133,295 for all Contra Costa College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Contra Costa College comes in at $12,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Contra Costa College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Contra Costa College are 86% women (37) and 14% men (6).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Contra Costa College
Of the 43 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Contra Costa College, 86% were women (37) and 14% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Contra Costa College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Minority students account for 79% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Contra Costa College, 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 Contra Costa College
This Nursing program at Contra Costa College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 43 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Contra Costa College go on to a range of careers. Here 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
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