Registered Nursing at Santa Monica College
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Santa Monica College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Santa Monica College is located in Santa Monica, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 65 registered nursing degrees were granted at Santa Monica College.
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Studying Online at Santa Monica College
Online coursework is an option at Santa Monica College. Of 23,453 students, 8,360 (36%) studied exclusively online and 9,306 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Santa Monica College
Rankings can help you compare Santa Monica College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #24 of 134 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 215 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #91 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #134 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #535 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Santa Monica College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Santa Monica College are 78% women (51) and 22% men (14).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Santa Monica College
Of the 65 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Santa Monica College, 78% were women (51) and 22% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 68% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Santa Monica 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
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Santa Monica College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.