Registered Nursing at Cuesta College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Cuesta College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Cuesta College is in San Luis Obispo, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 registered nursing degrees were granted at Cuesta College.
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Studying Online at Cuesta College
Online coursework is an option at Cuesta College. Of 11,283 students, 3,291 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Cuesta College
Rankings can help you compare Cuesta College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #51 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 218 |
| Best Value | California | #81 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #131 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #234 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #777 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Cuesta College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Cuesta College are 87% women (13) and 13% men (2).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Cuesta College
Among the 15 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Cuesta College, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 27% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Cuesta 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Cuesta College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.