Registered Nursing at Northwest Iowa Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Northwest Iowa Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwest Iowa Community College is in Sheldon, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Northwest Iowa Community College.
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Studying Online at Northwest Iowa Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Iowa Community College. Among 1,907 students, 757 (40%) studied exclusively online and 436 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Northwest Iowa Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest Iowa Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #15 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #26 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #74 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #157 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #953 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1472 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Northwest Iowa Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Northwest Iowa Community College are 87% women (34) and 13% men (5).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Northwest Iowa Community College
Of the 39 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Northwest Iowa Community College, 87% were women (34) and 13% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Iowa Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
Minority students account for 38% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Iowa 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 Northwest Iowa Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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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