Nursing at Dalton State College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Dalton State College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Dalton State College is located in Dalton, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 151 nursing degrees were granted at Dalton State College.
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Online Class Availability at Dalton State College
Many students take online classes at Dalton State College. Among 5,135 students, 670 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,787 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Dalton State College
Use these rankings to compare Dalton State College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #12 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #25 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #187 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #213 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1025 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #12 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #25 of 49 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #187 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #213 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1025 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Dalton State College
Those who finish Dalton State 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,940 |
| 2 years | $52,534 |
| 3 years | $57,263 |
| 4 years | $61,985 |
| 5 years | $73,340 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Dalton State College earn a median of $61,985, compared with $45,790 for all Dalton State College graduates — about 35% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Dalton State College stands at $17,312.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Dalton State College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Dalton State College are 83% women (126) and 17% men (25).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Dalton State College
Among the 114 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Dalton State College, 83% were women (95) and 17% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Dalton State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 69 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Dalton State College, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Dalton State College
Of the 37 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Dalton State College, 84% were women (31) and 16% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Dalton State College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 24% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Dalton State 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.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Dalton State College
This Nursing program at Dalton State College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 151 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Dalton State College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.