Nursing at Northampton County Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Northampton County Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northampton County Area Community College is located in Bethlehem, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 69 nursing degrees were granted at Northampton County Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northampton County Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northampton County Area Community College. Among 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) studied exclusively online and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northampton County Area Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #12 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #54 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #86 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #188 of 274 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #735 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1009 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northampton County Area Community College
Graduates of Northampton County Area Community 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,700 |
| 2 years | $61,728 |
| 3 years | $61,668 |
| 4 years | $69,817 |
| 5 years | $75,103 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Northampton County Area Community College take home a median $69,817, compared with $39,873 for all Northampton County Area Community College graduates — about 75% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Northampton County Area Community College is $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 84% women (58) and 16% men (11).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Among the 69 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Northampton County Area Community College, 84% were women (58) and 16% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 32% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College, below 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 Northampton County Area Community College
This Nursing program at Northampton County Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 69 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Northampton County Area Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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
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