Nursing at Dallas College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Dallas College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Dallas College is in Dallas, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 288 nursing degrees were granted at Dallas College.
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Studying Online at Dallas College
Online coursework is an option at Dallas College. Of 69,749 students, 26,959 (39%) studied exclusively online and 19,469 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Dallas College
Use these rankings to compare Dallas College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #5 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #19 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #37 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #276 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Dallas College
Those who finish Dallas College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,159 |
| 2 years | $61,281 |
| 3 years | $62,060 |
| 4 years | $67,513 |
| 5 years | $75,704 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Dallas College take home a median $67,513, compared with $43,885 for all Dallas College graduates — about 54% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Dallas College comes in at $17,187.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Dallas College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Dallas College are 88% women (252) and 12% men (36).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Dallas College
Among the 288 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Dallas College, 88% were women (252) and 12% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Dallas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 92 |
| Black / African American | 58 |
| Asian | 47 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 46 |
Minority students account for 70% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Dallas 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 Dallas College
The Nursing program at Dallas College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 288 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Dallas College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.