Nursing at Hawkeye Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Hawkeye Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hawkeye Community College sits in Waterloo, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 122 nursing graduations were recorded at Hawkeye Community College.
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Studying Online at Hawkeye Community College
Distance learning is available at Hawkeye Community College. Of 5,120 students, 1,009 (20%) studied exclusively online and 1,393 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Hawkeye Community College
Use these rankings to compare Hawkeye Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #6 of 35 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #9 of 34 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #28 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #50 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #674 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #834 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Hawkeye Community College
Those who finish Hawkeye Community 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 | $57,916 |
| 2 years | $47,846 |
| 3 years | $49,411 |
| 4 years | $54,818 |
| 5 years | $63,114 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Hawkeye Community College take home a median $54,818, compared with $43,530 for all Hawkeye Community College graduates — about 26% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Hawkeye Community College comes in at $23,292.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Hawkeye Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Hawkeye Community College are 96% women (117) and 4% men (5).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Hawkeye Community College
Among the 52 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Hawkeye Community College, 92% were women (48) and 8% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Hawkeye Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Hawkeye Community College, below 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 Hawkeye Community College
The Nursing program at Hawkeye Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 122 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Hawkeye Community College pursue many career paths. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.