Registered Nursing at Parkland College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Parkland College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Parkland College is in Champaign, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 85 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Parkland College.
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Studying Online at Parkland College
Distance learning is available at Parkland College. Among 6,014 students, 1,065 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,798 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Parkland College
Rankings can help you compare Parkland College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #16 of 77 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #32 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 306 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 292 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #423 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #445 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Parkland College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Parkland College are 85% women (72) and 15% men (13).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Parkland College
Among the 85 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Parkland College, 85% were women (72) and 15% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Parkland College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 29% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Parkland College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Parkland College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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