Nursing at Laredo College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Laredo College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Laredo College is located in Laredo, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 nursing degrees were awarded at Laredo College.
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Online Class Availability at Laredo College
Distance learning is available at Laredo College. Of 11,029 students, 1,280 (12%) studied exclusively online and 2,448 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Laredo College
Use these rankings to compare Laredo College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #52 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #79 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #177 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #678 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #18 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #52 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #79 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #177 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #678 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Laredo College
Students who complete Laredo 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 | $66,760 |
| 2 years | $72,369 |
| 3 years | $75,835 |
| 4 years | $83,536 |
| 5 years | $92,707 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Laredo College report median earnings of $83,536, compared with $37,382 for all Laredo College graduates — about 123% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Laredo College comes in at $6,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Laredo College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Laredo College are 80% women (45) and 20% men (11).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Laredo College
Among the 46 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Laredo College, 80% were women (37) and 20% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Laredo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 46 |
Minority students account for 100% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Laredo College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Laredo College
Among the 10 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Laredo College, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Laredo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
Minority students account for 100% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Laredo College, higher than 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 Laredo College
This Nursing program at Laredo College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 56 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Laredo College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.