Nursing at Richland Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Richland Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Richland Community College is located in Decatur, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 nursing degrees were granted at Richland Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Richland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Richland Community College. Among 2,388 students, 384 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 487 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Richland Community College
Use these rankings to compare Richland Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #12 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #31 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #76 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #185 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #697 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Richland Community College
Those who finish Richland 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 | $56,895 |
| 2 years | $56,234 |
| 3 years | $59,000 |
| 4 years | $62,915 |
| 5 years | $71,957 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Richland Community College report median earnings of $62,915, compared with $37,431 for all Richland Community College graduates — about 68% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Richland Community College comes in at $11,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Richland Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Richland Community College are 93% women (40) and 7% men (3).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Richland Community College
Among the 43 associate’s nursing graduates at Richland Community College, 93% were women (40) and 7% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Richland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 19% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Richland Community 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 Richland Community College
The Nursing program at Richland Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 43 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Richland Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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
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