Registered Nursing at Luzerne County Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Luzerne County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Luzerne County Community College is located in Nanticoke, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 111 registered nursing degrees were granted at Luzerne County Community College.
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Studying Online at Luzerne County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Luzerne County Community College. Among 4,460 students, 739 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,088 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Luzerne County Community College
Rankings can help you compare Luzerne County Community College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #9 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #41 of 71 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #80 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #168 of 257 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #685 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #884 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Luzerne County Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Luzerne County Community College are 93% women (103) and 7% men (8).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Luzerne County Community College
Among the 111 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Luzerne County Community College, 93% were women (103) and 7% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Luzerne County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 73 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 16 |
Minority students account for 20% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Luzerne County Community 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Luzerne County Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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
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