Nursing at Rockingham Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Rockingham Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rockingham Community College is located in Wentworth, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 44 nursing degrees were awarded at Rockingham Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rockingham Community College
Distance learning is available at Rockingham Community College. Among 1,803 students, 1,177 (65%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 492 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Rockingham Community College
Students who complete Rockingham 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 | $58,758 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Rockingham Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Rockingham Community College are 98% women (43) and 2% men (1).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Rockingham Community College
Of the 44 associate’s nursing graduates at Rockingham Community College, 98% were women (43) and 2% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rockingham Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Rockingham 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 Rockingham Community College
The Nursing program at Rockingham Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 44 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Rockingham Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.