Registered Nursing at Rio Hondo College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Rio Hondo College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rio Hondo College is located in Whittier, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 46 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Rio Hondo College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rio Hondo College
Online coursework is an option at Rio Hondo College. Among 17,441 students, 4,556 (26%) studied exclusively online and 3,300 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Rio Hondo College
Use these rankings to compare Rio Hondo College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #80 of 134 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #83 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #123 of 218 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #125 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #477 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #766 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Rio Hondo College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Rio Hondo College are 70% women (32) and 30% men (14).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Rio Hondo College
Among the 46 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Rio Hondo College, 70% were women (32) and 30% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rio Hondo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 87% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rio Hondo College, higher 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Rio Hondo College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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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