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Nursing at Henderson Community College

If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Henderson Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Henderson Community College sits in Henderson, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 41 nursing degrees were granted at Henderson Community College.

Online & Distance Learning at Henderson Community College

Online coursework is an option at Henderson Community College. Of 1,944 students, 442 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 305 (16%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Henderson Community College

These rankings give you a sense of how Henderson Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #11 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #33 of 40
Best Value Southeast (Region) #144 of 529
Best Value Nationwide #410 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #430 of 506
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1636 of 1,918

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Henderson Community College

Graduates of Henderson Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Henderson Community College
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $53,332
2 years $52,733
3 years $52,919
4 years $56,962
5 years $71,427

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Henderson Community College take home a median $56,962, compared with $36,803 for all Henderson Community College graduates — about 55% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Henderson Community College

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Henderson Community College is $22,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Henderson Community College, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Henderson Community College are 93% women (38) and 7% men (3).

Nursing Associate’s Program at Henderson Community College

Of the 41 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Henderson Community College, 93% were women (38) and 7% were men (3).

Henderson Community College gender breakdown of Nursing Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Henderson Community College.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 31
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 5
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Henderson Community College

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Henderson 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 Henderson Community College

This Nursing program at Henderson Community College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 41

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Henderson Community College pursue many career paths. Here 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

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