Nursing at Huertas College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Huertas College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Huertas College sits in Caguas, PR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 nursing degrees were granted at Huertas College.
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Studying Online at Huertas College
Distance learning is available at Huertas College. Of 430 students, 11 (3%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Huertas College
Use these rankings to compare Huertas College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #11 of 18 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #15 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #20 of 33 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #25 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #845 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1732 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Outlying Areas (Region) | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Outlying Areas (Region) | #11 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Puerto Rico | #20 of 33 |
| Best Value | Puerto Rico | #25 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #845 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1732 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Huertas College
Graduates of Huertas College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $17,903 |
| 2 years | $15,023 |
| 3 years | $8,345 |
| 4 years | $22,266 |
| 5 years | $22,534 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Huertas College report median earnings of $22,266, compared with $21,723 for all Huertas College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Huertas College stands at $6,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Huertas College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Huertas College are 77% women (17) and 23% men (5).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Huertas College
Of the 5 associate’s nursing graduates at Huertas College, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Huertas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
Minority students account for 100% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Huertas College, above the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Huertas College
Of the 17 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Huertas College, 82% were women (14) and 18% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Huertas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
Minority students account for 100% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Huertas College, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Huertas College
This Nursing program at Huertas College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 22 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Huertas College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.