Nursing at Cypress College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Cypress College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Cypress College is in Cypress, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 63 nursing degrees were awarded at Cypress College.
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Studying Online at Cypress College
Many students take online classes at Cypress College. Among 15,924 students, 3,801 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,095 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Cypress College
Rankings can help you compare Cypress College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #36 of 137 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #39 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #78 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #80 of 141 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #117 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #407 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Cypress College
Graduates of Cypress College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $73,769 |
| 3 years | $85,070 |
| 4 years | $84,931 |
| 5 years | $100,027 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Cypress College take home a median $84,931, compared with $38,741 for all Cypress College graduates — about 119% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Cypress College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Cypress College are 79% women (50) and 21% men (13).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Cypress College
Of the 63 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Cypress College, 79% were women (50) and 21% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Cypress College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 26 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 23 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 86% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Cypress College, higher 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 Cypress College
The Nursing program at Cypress College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 63 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Cypress College work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.