Registered Nursing at MiraCosta College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what MiraCosta College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
MiraCosta College sits in Oceanside, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 62 registered 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at MiraCosta College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at MiraCosta College are 92% women (57) and 8% men (5).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at MiraCosta College
Of the 62 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Minority students account for 58% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at MiraCosta College, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at MiraCosta College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.