Registered Nursing at Grand Rapids Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what Grand Rapids Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Rapids Community College is in Grand Rapids, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 87 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Grand Rapids Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Rapids Community College
Online coursework is an option at Grand Rapids Community College. Among 12,468 students, 4,210 (34%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,068 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Grand Rapids Community College
Use these rankings to compare Grand Rapids Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #24 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #32 of 54 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #107 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #158 of 306 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #796 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1072 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Grand Rapids Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Grand Rapids Community College are 85% women (74) and 15% men (13).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Grand Rapids Community College
Of the 87 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Grand Rapids Community College, 85% were women (74) and 15% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 32% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Grand Rapids Community 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Grand Rapids Community College go on to a range of careers. Below 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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