Nursing at Lees-McRae College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Lees-McRae College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lees-McRae College is in Banner Elk, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 nursing degrees were granted at Lees-McRae College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lees-McRae College
Many students take online classes at Lees-McRae College. Among 910 students, 190 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Lees-McRae College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lees-McRae College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #None of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,918 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #None of 83 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Lees-McRae College
Students who complete Lees-McRae 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 | $59,914 |
| 2 years | $63,935 |
| 3 years | $66,973 |
| 4 years | $72,955 |
| 5 years | $82,456 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Lees-McRae College report median earnings of $72,955, compared with $38,943 for all Lees-McRae College graduates — about 87% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Lees-McRae College comes in at $23,125.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Lees-McRae College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Lees-McRae College are 100% women (5) and 0% men (0).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Lees-McRae College
Among the 5 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Lees-McRae College, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Lees-McRae College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Lees-McRae College, below 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 Lees-McRae College
The Nursing program at Lees-McRae College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Lees-McRae College pursue many career paths. Below 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
- 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.
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