Registered Nursing at Delgado Community College
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Delgado Community College is located in New Orleans, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 287 registered nursing degrees were granted at Delgado Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Delgado Community College
Distance learning is available at Delgado Community College. Of 12,712 students, 5,276 (42%) studied exclusively online and 3,400 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Delgado Community College
Rankings can help you compare Delgado Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #11 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #12 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #215 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #271 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #859 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1001 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Delgado Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Delgado Community College are 91% women (261) and 9% men (26).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Delgado Community College
Of the 287 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Delgado Community College, 91% were women (261) and 9% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Delgado Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 121 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 37 |
| Black / African American | 110 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Delgado Community College, above 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 Delgado Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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
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