Registered Nursing at McDowell Technical Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at McDowell Technical Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
McDowell Technical Community College is in Marion, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 registered nursing degrees were granted at McDowell Technical Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at McDowell Technical Community College
Online coursework is an option at McDowell Technical Community College. Of 1,249 students, 648 (52%) studied exclusively online and 365 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at McDowell Technical Community College
Rankings can help you compare McDowell Technical Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #41 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #51 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #181 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #310 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #459 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1265 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at McDowell Technical Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at McDowell Technical Community College are 78% women (21) and 22% men (6).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at McDowell Technical Community College
Among the 27 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at McDowell Technical Community College, 78% were women (21) and 22% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at McDowell Technical Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at McDowell Technical Community 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at McDowell Technical Community College work across a variety of fields. 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.