Registered Nursing at Richland Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Richland Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Richland Community College sits in Decatur, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 43 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Richland Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Richland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Richland Community College. Among 2,388 students, 384 (16%) studied exclusively online and 487 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Richland Community College
Rankings can help you compare Richland Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #12 of 71 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 292 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #31 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #76 of 306 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #670 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Richland Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Richland Community College are 93% women (40) and 7% men (3).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Richland Community College
Of the 43 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Richland Community College, 93% were women (40) and 7% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered 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 Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Richland Community College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Richland Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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