Registered Nursing at Northampton County Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what 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 in Bethlehem, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 69 registered nursing degrees were granted at Northampton County Area Community College.
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Studying Online at Northampton County Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northampton County Area Community College. Of 8,810 students, 3,131 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Northampton County Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Northampton County Area Community College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #12 of 73 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #43 of 71 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #174 of 257 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #730 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #976 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Northampton County Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Northampton County Area Community College are 84% women (58) and 16% men (11).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Northampton County Area Community College
Of the 69 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northampton County Area Community College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Northampton County Area Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
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