Registered Nursing at Sierra College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Sierra College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Sierra College is in Rocklin, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 registered nursing degrees were granted at Sierra College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Sierra College
Many students take online classes at Sierra College. Among 19,125 students, 7,240 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,388 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Sierra College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Sierra College are 77% women (30) and 23% men (9).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Sierra College
Of the 39 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Sierra College, 77% were women (30) and 23% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Sierra College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Sierra College, lower 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
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Sierra College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.