Nursing at Tri-County Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Tri-County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tri-County Community College is in Murphy, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 nursing graduations were recorded at Tri-County Community College.
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Studying Online at Tri-County Community College
Many students take online classes at Tri-County Community College. Of 1,023 students, 465 (45%) studied exclusively online and 311 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Tri-County Community College
Students who complete Tri-County Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $47,846 |
| 3 years | $60,606 |
| 4 years | $57,673 |
| 5 years | $59,456 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Tri-County Community College earn a median of $57,673, compared with $31,586 for all Tri-County Community College graduates — about 83% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Tri-County Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Tri-County Community College are 85% women (11) and 15% men (2).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Tri-County Community College
Of the 13 associate’s nursing graduates at Tri-County Community College, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Tri-County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Tri-County Community College, lower than 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 Tri-County Community College
The Nursing program at Tri-County Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 13 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Tri-County Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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.