Registered Nursing at Orange County Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Orange County Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Orange County Community College sits in Middletown, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 118 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Orange County Community College.
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Studying Online at Orange County Community College
Many students take online classes at Orange County Community College. Among 5,704 students, 585 (10%) studied exclusively online and 1,273 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Orange County Community College
Rankings can help you compare Orange County Community College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #16 of 95 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #29 of 248 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #40 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #93 of 257 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #316 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #335 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Orange County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Orange County Community College are 83% women (98) and 17% men (20).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Orange County Community College
Among the 118 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Orange County Community College, 83% were women (98) and 17% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Orange County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 48% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Orange County Community College, above 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 Orange County 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.