Nursing at Kilgore College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Kilgore College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kilgore College sits in Kilgore, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 nursing degrees were awarded at Kilgore College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kilgore College
Online coursework is an option at Kilgore College. Among 7,198 students, 1,529 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,715 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Kilgore College
Use these rankings to compare Kilgore College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #37 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #56 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #96 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #161 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #482 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1460 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Kilgore College
Graduates of Kilgore College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,369 |
| 2 years | $55,422 |
| 3 years | $60,642 |
| 4 years | $67,880 |
| 5 years | $79,013 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Kilgore College take home a median $67,880, compared with $40,032 for all Kilgore College graduates — about 70% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Kilgore College comes in at $25,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Kilgore College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Kilgore College are 92% women (33) and 8% men (3).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Kilgore College
Of the 36 associate’s nursing graduates at Kilgore College, 92% were women (33) and 8% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Kilgore College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Kilgore College, lower than 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 Kilgore College
The Nursing program at Kilgore College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 36 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Kilgore College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.