Nursing at Skagit Valley College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Skagit Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Skagit Valley College is in Mount Vernon, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 62 nursing graduations were recorded at Skagit Valley College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Skagit Valley College
Distance learning is available at Skagit Valley College. Among 4,028 students, 1,231 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,119 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Skagit Valley College
Rankings can help you compare Skagit Valley College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #7 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #32 of 36 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #61 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #174 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #299 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #871 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Skagit Valley College
Students who complete Skagit Valley College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,218 |
| 2 years | $57,318 |
| 3 years | $61,234 |
| 4 years | $66,978 |
| 5 years | $76,797 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Skagit Valley College take home a median $66,978, compared with $39,074 for all Skagit Valley College graduates — about 71% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Skagit Valley College is $19,325.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Skagit Valley College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Skagit Valley College are 82% women (51) and 18% men (11).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Skagit Valley College
Of the 62 associate’s nursing graduates at Skagit Valley College, 82% were women (51) and 18% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Skagit Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Skagit Valley 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 Skagit Valley College
This Nursing program at Skagit Valley College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 62 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Skagit Valley College go on to a range of careers. Below 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.