Nursing at Piedmont Virginia Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Piedmont Virginia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Piedmont Virginia Community College is in Charlottesville, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 88 nursing degrees were awarded at Piedmont Virginia Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Distance learning is available at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Of 5,263 students, 1,044 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,521 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Piedmont Virginia Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Piedmont Virginia Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #14 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #34 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #168 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #322 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #421 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1333 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Piedmont Virginia Community College
Those who finish Piedmont Virginia Community 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 | $50,473 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $64,130 |
| 4 years | $67,936 |
| 5 years | $77,265 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Piedmont Virginia Community College earn a median of $67,936, compared with $44,360 for all Piedmont Virginia Community College graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Piedmont Virginia Community College stands at $21,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Piedmont Virginia Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Piedmont Virginia Community College are 78% women (69) and 22% men (19).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Among the 88 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Piedmont Virginia Community College, 78% were women (69) and 22% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Piedmont Virginia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 24% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Piedmont Virginia Community College, below 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 Piedmont Virginia Community College
The Nursing program at Piedmont Virginia Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 88 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Piedmont Virginia Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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.