Nursing at McLennan Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what McLennan Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
McLennan Community College sits in Waco, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 82 nursing degrees were awarded at McLennan Community College.
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Studying Online at McLennan Community College
Many students take online classes at McLennan Community College. Among 7,850 students, 3,235 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,763 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at McLennan Community College
Rankings can help you compare McLennan Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #26 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #39 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #67 of 111 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #106 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #304 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #859 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from McLennan Community College
Those who finish McLennan Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,483 |
| 2 years | $56,738 |
| 3 years | $64,359 |
| 4 years | $67,385 |
| 5 years | $78,498 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from McLennan Community College report median earnings of $67,385, compared with $39,841 for all McLennan Community College graduates — about 69% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from McLennan Community College comes in at $17,864.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at McLennan Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at McLennan Community College are 91% women (75) and 9% men (7).
Nursing Associate’s Program at McLennan Community College
Of the 82 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at McLennan Community College, 91% were women (75) and 9% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at McLennan Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 59 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at McLennan Community College, below 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 McLennan Community College
The Nursing program at McLennan Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 82 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at McLennan Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.