Registered Nursing at Ferrum College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Ferrum College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ferrum College is located in Ferrum, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 10 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Ferrum College.
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Online Class Availability at Ferrum College
Distance learning is available at Ferrum College. Among 763 students, 36 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 319 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Ferrum College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Ferrum College are 80% women (8) and 20% men (2).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Ferrum College
Of the 10 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Ferrum College, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferrum College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Ferrum College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Ferrum College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.