Nursing at Reading Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Reading Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Reading Area Community College is in Reading, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 nursing degrees were awarded at Reading Area Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Reading Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Reading Area Community College. Of 5,369 students, 1,406 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,146 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Reading Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Reading Area Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #11 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #63 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #69 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #224 of 274 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #590 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1443 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Reading Area Community College
Students who complete Reading Area Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,952 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Reading Area Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Reading Area Community College are 81% women (35) and 19% men (8).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Reading Area Community College
Among the 43 associate’s nursing graduates at Reading Area Community College, 81% were women (35) and 19% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Reading Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Reading Area 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 Reading Area Community College
The Nursing program at Reading Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 43 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Reading Area 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.