Registered Nursing at Gavilan College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Gavilan College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Gavilan College sits in Gilroy, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Gavilan College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Gavilan College
Many students take online classes at Gavilan College. Of 6,083 students, 1,659 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,886 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Gavilan College
These rankings give you a sense of how Gavilan College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #21 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #27 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #108 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #174 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #922 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Gavilan College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Gavilan College are 90% women (18) and 10% men (2).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Gavilan College
Among the 20 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Gavilan College, 90% were women (18) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Gavilan College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 90% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Gavilan College, higher 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Gavilan College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.