Nursing at Sauk Valley Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Sauk Valley Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Sauk Valley Community College is located in Dixon, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 32 nursing graduations were recorded at Sauk Valley Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Sauk Valley Community College
Distance learning is available at Sauk Valley Community College. Among 1,467 students, 218 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 559 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Sauk Valley Community College
Rankings can help you compare Sauk Valley Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #38 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #69 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #90 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #230 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #647 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1528 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Sauk Valley Community College
Graduates of Sauk Valley 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 | $49,906 |
| 2 years | $53,179 |
| 3 years | $54,389 |
| 4 years | $54,312 |
| 5 years | $64,599 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Sauk Valley Community College earn a median of $54,312, compared with $32,361 for all Sauk Valley Community College graduates — about 68% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Sauk Valley Community College is $14,379.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Sauk Valley Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Sauk Valley Community College are 97% women (31) and 3% men (1).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Sauk Valley Community College
Among the 32 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Sauk Valley Community College, 97% were women (31) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Sauk Valley Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Sauk Valley 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 Sauk Valley Community College
The Nursing program at Sauk Valley Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 32 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Sauk Valley Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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.