Registered Nursing at Pasadena City College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Pasadena City College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pasadena City College is in Pasadena, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 160 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Pasadena City College.
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Studying Online at Pasadena City College
Online coursework is an option at Pasadena City College. Among 24,597 students, 6,364 (26%) studied exclusively online and 7,896 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Pasadena City College
Use these rankings to compare Pasadena City College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 1,843 |
| Best Value | California | #8 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #34 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #44 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #100 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Pasadena City College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Pasadena City College are 74% women (118) and 26% men (42).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Pasadena City College
Among the 80 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Pasadena City College, 74% were women (59) and 26% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Pasadena City College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 33 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 32 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 88% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Pasadena City 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Pasadena City College go on to a range of careers. Here 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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