Nursing at Mount Wachusett Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Mount Wachusett Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Mount Wachusett Community College sits in Gardner, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 93 nursing graduations were recorded at Mount Wachusett Community College.
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Studying Online at Mount Wachusett Community College
Many students take online classes at Mount Wachusett Community College. Among 3,694 students, 1,004 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,148 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College
Students who complete Mount Wachusett 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 | $58,980 |
| 2 years | $61,814 |
| 3 years | $66,205 |
| 4 years | $70,128 |
| 5 years | $79,212 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College earn a median of $70,128, compared with $44,926 for all Mount Wachusett Community College graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College is $22,175.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College are 89% women (83) and 11% men (10).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Mount Wachusett Community College
Of the 93 associate’s nursing graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College, 89% were women (83) and 11% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mount Wachusett Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Mount Wachusett Community 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 Mount Wachusett Community College
This Nursing program at Mount Wachusett Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 93 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Mount Wachusett Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.