Nursing at Olympic College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Olympic College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Olympic College is in Bremerton, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 108 nursing degrees were granted at Olympic College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Olympic College
Online coursework is an option at Olympic College. Of 5,784 students, 1,365 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,249 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Olympic College
Use these rankings to compare Olympic College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #24 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #70 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #122 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #370 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #440 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #24 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #70 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #122 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #370 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #440 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Olympic College
Graduates of Olympic College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,024 |
| 2 years | $63,573 |
| 3 years | $66,760 |
| 4 years | $71,345 |
| 5 years | $81,797 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Olympic College take home a median $71,345, compared with $50,964 for all Olympic College graduates — about 40% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Olympic College is $20,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Olympic College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Olympic College are 89% women (96) and 11% men (12).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Olympic College
Among the 81 associate’s nursing graduates at Olympic College, 86% were women (70) and 14% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Olympic College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Minority students account for 42% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Olympic College, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Olympic College
Among the 27 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Olympic College, 96% were women (26) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Olympic College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Olympic 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.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Olympic College
This Nursing program at Olympic College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 108 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Olympic College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.