Licensed Practical Nursing at Mission College
If you are interested in studying Licensed Practical Nursing, consider the program at Mission College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mission College is in Santa Clara, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 64 licensed practical nursing degrees were granted at Mission College.
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Studying Online at Mission College
Online coursework is an option at Mission College. Of 6,909 students, 2,484 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,059 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Licensed Practical Nursing Rankings at Mission College
Use these rankings to compare Mission College’s Licensed Practical Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #12 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #13 of 68 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 95 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #21 of 89 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #111 of 806 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #153 of 697 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Licensed Practical Nursing graduates at Mission College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Licensed Practical Nursing graduates at Mission College are 81% women (52) and 19% men (12).
Licensed Practical Nursing Associate’s Program at Mission College
Among the 38 associate’s licensed practical nursing graduates at Mission College, 84% were women (32) and 16% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Licensed Practical Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mission College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 92% of Licensed Practical Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mission College, above the national average of 76%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Licensed Practical Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Licensed Practical Nursing program at Mission College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Licensed Practical Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $118,810 |
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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