Nursing at Temple College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at Temple College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Temple College sits in Temple, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 131 nursing degrees were awarded at Temple College.
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Studying Online at Temple College
Many students take online classes at Temple College. Of 5,274 students, 1,749 (33%) studied exclusively online and 1,545 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Temple College
Rankings can help you compare Temple College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #32 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #49 of 111 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #50 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #70 of 192 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #329 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #634 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Temple College
Those who finish Temple 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 | $63,560 |
| 2 years | $63,377 |
| 3 years | $63,010 |
| 4 years | $69,934 |
| 5 years | $83,501 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Temple College take home a median $69,934, compared with $45,719 for all Temple College graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Temple College comes in at $19,805.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Temple College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Temple College are 87% women (114) and 13% men (17).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Temple College
Among the 105 associate’s nursing graduates at Temple College, 86% were women (90) and 14% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Temple College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 58% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Temple College, above 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 Temple College
The Nursing program at Temple College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 131 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Temple College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.