Nursing at Laurel Ridge Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Laurel Ridge Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Laurel Ridge Community College is located in Middletown, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 62 nursing degrees were granted at Laurel Ridge Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Laurel Ridge Community College
Many students take online classes at Laurel Ridge Community College. Of 5,902 students, 1,469 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,545 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Laurel Ridge Community College
Rankings can help you compare Laurel Ridge Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #7 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #22 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #107 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #185 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #257 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #954 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College
Those who finish Laurel Ridge Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,854 |
| 2 years | $55,383 |
| 3 years | $61,843 |
| 4 years | $66,152 |
| 5 years | $73,312 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College earn a median of $66,152, compared with $39,485 for all Laurel Ridge Community College graduates — about 68% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Laurel Ridge Community College stands at $16,450.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Laurel Ridge Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Laurel Ridge Community College are 92% women (57) and 8% men (5).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Laurel Ridge Community College
Among the 62 associate’s nursing graduates at Laurel Ridge Community College, 92% were women (57) and 8% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Laurel Ridge Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Laurel Ridge Community 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 Laurel Ridge Community College
This Nursing program at Laurel Ridge Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 62 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Laurel Ridge Community College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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