Nursing at Peninsula College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Peninsula College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Peninsula College is in Port Angeles, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 nursing degrees were granted at Peninsula College.
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Studying Online at Peninsula College
Distance learning is available at Peninsula College. Of 2,153 students, 936 (43%) studied exclusively online and 593 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Peninsula College
Use these rankings to compare Peninsula College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #4 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #30 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #42 of 218 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #116 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #158 of 224 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #711 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Peninsula College
Those who finish Peninsula 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 | $59,017 |
| 2 years | $63,005 |
| 3 years | $63,831 |
| 4 years | $66,802 |
| 5 years | $70,691 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Peninsula College take home a median $66,802, compared with $38,809 for all Peninsula College graduates — about 72% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Peninsula College comes in at $16,746.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing graduates at Peninsula College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Peninsula College are 77% women (23) and 23% men (7).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Peninsula College
Among the 30 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Peninsula College, 77% were women (23) and 23% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Peninsula College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Peninsula College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Peninsula College
The Nursing program at Peninsula College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 30 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Peninsula College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.