Nursing at MiraCosta College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at MiraCosta College. Get started with the following essential facts.
MiraCosta College is located in Oceanside, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 62 nursing degrees were awarded at MiraCosta College.
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Studying Online at MiraCosta College
Distance learning is available at MiraCosta College. Among 11,478 students, 5,478 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,697 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from MiraCosta College
Students who complete MiraCosta College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $43,335 |
| 4 years | $65,558 |
| 5 years | $91,941 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from MiraCosta College take home a median $65,558, compared with $35,505 for all MiraCosta College graduates — about 85% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at MiraCosta College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at MiraCosta College are 92% women (57) and 8% men (5).
Nursing Associate’s Program at MiraCosta College
Among the 62 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at MiraCosta College, 92% were women (57) and 8% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College, above 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 MiraCosta College
This Nursing program at MiraCosta College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 62 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at MiraCosta College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.