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Nursing at McHenry County College

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what McHenry County College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

McHenry County College sits in Crystal Lake, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 nursing degrees were awarded at McHenry County College.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at McHenry County College
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.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at McHenry County College

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).

McHenry County College gender breakdown of Nursing Associate's degree recipients

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 diversity of Nursing majors at McHenry County College

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

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