Registered Nursing at Saddleback College
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Saddleback College is in Mission Viejo, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 192 registered nursing degrees were granted at Saddleback College.
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Studying Online at Saddleback College
Online coursework is an option at Saddleback College. Among 20,764 students, 10,784 (52%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,942 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Saddleback College
Rankings can help you compare Saddleback College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #12 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #22 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #59 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #87 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #279 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Saddleback College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Saddleback College are 84% women (162) and 16% men (30).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Saddleback College
Among the 96 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Saddleback College, 84% were women (81) and 16% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Saddleback College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 62% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Saddleback 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Saddleback College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.