Registered Nursing at Santa Ana College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Santa Ana College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Santa Ana College sits in Santa Ana, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 86 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Santa Ana College.
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Online Class Availability at Santa Ana College
Online coursework is an option at Santa Ana College. Among 27,248 students, 8,579 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,399 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Santa Ana College
Use these rankings to compare Santa Ana College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 215 |
| Best Value | California | #22 of 134 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #45 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #66 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #192 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Santa Ana College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Santa Ana College are 74% women (64) and 26% men (22).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Santa Ana College
Among the 86 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Santa Ana College, 74% were women (64) and 26% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Santa Ana College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 51 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Santa Ana College, above 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
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Santa Ana College go on to a range of careers. 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.