Nursing at Lehigh Carbon Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Lehigh Carbon Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lehigh Carbon Community College is in Schnecksville, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 163 nursing degrees were granted at Lehigh Carbon Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Lehigh Carbon Community College
Many students take online classes at Lehigh Carbon Community College. Among 6,221 students, 1,816 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,810 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Lehigh Carbon Community College
Use these rankings to compare Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #3 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #30 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #52 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #123 of 274 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #452 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #529 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Lehigh Carbon Community College
Graduates of Lehigh Carbon Community 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 | $61,454 |
| 2 years | $62,260 |
| 3 years | $67,163 |
| 4 years | $71,258 |
| 5 years | $78,165 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Lehigh Carbon Community College report median earnings of $71,258, compared with $46,795 for all Lehigh Carbon Community College graduates — about 52% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Lehigh Carbon Community College is $27,075.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Lehigh Carbon Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Lehigh Carbon Community College are 94% women (154) and 6% men (9).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Lehigh Carbon Community College
Of the 163 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Lehigh Carbon Community College, 94% were women (154) and 6% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Lehigh Carbon Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 47 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 48% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Lehigh Carbon Community College, higher 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 Lehigh Carbon Community College
The Nursing program at Lehigh Carbon Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 163 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Lehigh Carbon Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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