Nursing at Pierce College District
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Pierce College District. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pierce College District sits in Lakewood, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 46 nursing degrees were granted at Pierce College District.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pierce College District
Distance learning is available at Pierce College District. Of 8,137 students, 3,808 (47%) studied exclusively online and 2,426 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Pierce College District
Those who finish Pierce College District’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $55,767 |
| 4 years | $61,348 |
| 5 years | $78,911 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Pierce College District take home a median $61,348, compared with $40,485 for all Pierce College District graduates — about 52% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Pierce College District, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Pierce College District are 98% women (45) and 2% men (1).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Pierce College District
Among the 46 associate’s nursing graduates at Pierce College District, 98% were women (45) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Pierce College District.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 59% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Pierce College District, higher 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 Pierce College District
The Nursing program at Pierce College District breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 46 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Pierce College District pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.