Registered Nursing at Lower Columbia College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Lower Columbia College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lower Columbia College is in Longview, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 121 registered nursing degrees were granted at Lower Columbia College.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at Lower Columbia College
Online coursework is an option at Lower Columbia College. Of 2,724 students, 1,028 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,080 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Lower Columbia College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lower Columbia College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #10 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #18 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #74 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #96 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #312 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #374 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Lower Columbia College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Lower Columbia College are 89% women (108) and 11% men (13).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Lower Columbia College
Among the 121 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Lower Columbia College, 89% were women (108) and 11% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Lower Columbia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 90 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Lower Columbia College, lower 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Lower Columbia College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.