Nursing at Mercer County Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Mercer County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mercer County Community College sits in West Windsor, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 116 nursing degrees were granted at Mercer County Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Mercer County Community College
Many students take online classes at Mercer County Community College. Of 6,394 students, 655 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,646 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Mercer County Community College stands at $18,631.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Mercer County Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Mercer County Community College are 87% women (101) and 13% men (15).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Mercer County Community College
Among the 116 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Mercer County Community College, 87% were women (101) and 13% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mercer County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 33 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 15 |
Minority students account for 49% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mercer County Community College, higher 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 Mercer County Community College
The Nursing program at Mercer County Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 116 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Mercer County Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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
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