Nursing at Somerset Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Somerset Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Somerset Community College sits in Somerset, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 83 nursing degrees were awarded at Somerset Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Somerset Community College
Many students take online classes at Somerset Community College. Of 6,155 students, 2,798 (45%) studied exclusively online and 1,251 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Somerset Community College
Use these rankings to compare Somerset Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #4 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #15 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #191 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #324 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1335 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Somerset Community College
Students who complete Somerset Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,971 |
| 2 years | $56,641 |
| 3 years | $57,298 |
| 4 years | $61,213 |
| 5 years | $69,162 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Somerset Community College report median earnings of $61,213, compared with $33,609 for all Somerset Community College graduates — about 82% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Somerset Community College is $15,842.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Somerset Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Somerset Community College are 92% women (76) and 8% men (7).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Somerset Community College
Of the 83 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Somerset Community College, 92% were women (76) and 8% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Somerset Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 1% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Somerset 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 Somerset Community College
The Nursing program at Somerset Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 83 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Somerset Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.