Registered Nursing at Nassau Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Nassau Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Nassau Community College is in Garden City, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 149 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Nassau Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Nassau Community College
Distance learning is available at Nassau Community College. Of 12,301 students, 1,413 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,493 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Nassau Community College
Use these rankings to compare Nassau Community College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #11 of 95 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #12 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #21 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #52 of 257 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #89 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #158 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Nassau Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Nassau Community College are 87% women (129) and 13% men (20).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Nassau Community College
Of the 149 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Nassau Community College, 87% were women (129) and 13% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Nassau Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 43 |
| Black / African American | 40 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 71% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Nassau Community College, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Nassau Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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.