Nursing at Edgecombe Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Edgecombe Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Edgecombe Community College is located in Tarboro, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 nursing degrees were granted at Edgecombe Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Edgecombe Community College
Many students take online classes at Edgecombe Community College. Among 1,397 students, 853 (61%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 216 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Edgecombe Community College
Rankings can help you compare Edgecombe Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #36 of 83 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #61 of 72 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #166 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #363 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #422 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1442 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Edgecombe Community College
Those who finish Edgecombe Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,360 |
| 2 years | $52,464 |
| 3 years | $53,275 |
| 4 years | $58,318 |
| 5 years | $66,286 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Edgecombe Community College earn a median of $58,318, compared with $40,377 for all Edgecombe Community College graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Edgecombe Community College is $26,683.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Edgecombe Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Edgecombe Community College are 92% women (37) and 8% men (3).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Edgecombe Community College
Of the 40 associate’s nursing graduates at Edgecombe Community College, 92% were women (37) and 8% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Edgecombe Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 45% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Edgecombe Community 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 Edgecombe Community College
This Nursing program at Edgecombe Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 40 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Edgecombe Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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