Nursing at McHenry County College
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McHenry County College sits in Crystal Lake, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 nursing degrees were awarded at McHenry County College.
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Studying Online at McHenry County College
Distance learning is available at McHenry County College. Of 9,399 students, 1,117 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,086 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at McHenry County College
Use these rankings to compare McHenry County College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #33 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #40 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #103 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #481 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #830 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from McHenry County College
Graduates of McHenry County College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,762 |
| 2 years | $63,600 |
| 3 years | $61,364 |
| 4 years | $72,721 |
| 5 years | $75,836 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from McHenry County College take home a median $72,721, compared with $37,757 for all McHenry County College graduates — about 93% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at McHenry County College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at McHenry County College are 89% women (24) and 11% men (3).
Nursing Associate’s Program at McHenry County College
Among the 27 associate’s nursing graduates at McHenry County College, 89% were women (24) and 11% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at McHenry County College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at McHenry County 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 McHenry County College
This Nursing program at McHenry County College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 27 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at McHenry County College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.