Nursing at Kaskaskia College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Kaskaskia College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kaskaskia College sits in Centralia, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 66 nursing graduations were recorded at Kaskaskia College.
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Online Class Availability at Kaskaskia College
Many students take online classes at Kaskaskia College. Among 3,669 students, 452 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 880 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Kaskaskia College
Use these rankings to compare Kaskaskia College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #25 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #45 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #55 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #120 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #378 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #911 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Kaskaskia College
Those who finish Kaskaskia 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 | $48,509 |
| 2 years | $46,380 |
| 3 years | $53,332 |
| 4 years | $57,098 |
| 5 years | $64,285 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Kaskaskia College earn a median of $57,098, compared with $40,736 for all Kaskaskia College graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Kaskaskia College stands at $8,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Kaskaskia College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Kaskaskia College are 89% women (59) and 11% men (7).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Kaskaskia College
Of the 66 associate’s nursing graduates at Kaskaskia College, 89% were women (59) and 11% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Kaskaskia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Kaskaskia 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 Kaskaskia College
The Nursing program at Kaskaskia College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 66 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Kaskaskia College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.