Nursing at Truckee Meadows Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Truckee Meadows Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Truckee Meadows Community College is in Reno, NV.
During the most recent reporting year, 60 nursing graduations were recorded at Truckee Meadows Community College.
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Studying Online at Truckee Meadows Community College
Many students take online classes at Truckee Meadows Community College. Among 10,885 students, 3,258 (30%) studied exclusively online and 3,450 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Truckee Meadows Community College
Rankings can help you compare Truckee Meadows Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Nevada | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #6 of 14 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #93 of 224 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #290 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #298 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Truckee Meadows Community College
Students who complete Truckee Meadows Community 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 | $67,607 |
| 2 years | $66,653 |
| 3 years | $71,089 |
| 4 years | $77,156 |
| 5 years | $86,368 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Truckee Meadows Community College take home a median $77,156, compared with $51,898 for all Truckee Meadows Community College graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Truckee Meadows Community College is $18,100.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Truckee Meadows Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Truckee Meadows Community College are 85% women (51) and 15% men (9).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Truckee Meadows Community College
Of the 55 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Truckee Meadows Community College, 85% were women (47) and 15% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Truckee Meadows Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Truckee Meadows Community College, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Truckee Meadows Community College
Of the 5 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Truckee Meadows Community College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Truckee Meadows Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Truckee Meadows Community College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Truckee Meadows Community College
The Nursing program at Truckee Meadows Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 60 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Truckee Meadows Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.