Nursing at Valencia College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Valencia College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Valencia College is located in Orlando, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 446 nursing graduations were recorded at Valencia College.
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Online Class Availability at Valencia College
Many students take online classes at Valencia College. Of 47,425 students, 21,678 (46%) studied exclusively online and 15,062 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Valencia College
Use these rankings to compare Valencia College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #6 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 506 |
| Best Value | Florida | #29 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #179 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #199 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #540 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #6 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 506 |
| Best Value | Florida | #29 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #179 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #199 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #540 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Valencia College
Graduates of Valencia 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 | $58,090 |
| 2 years | $55,909 |
| 3 years | $58,830 |
| 4 years | $64,578 |
| 5 years | $82,874 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Valencia College earn a median of $64,578, compared with $38,992 for all Valencia College graduates — about 66% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Valencia College comes in at $19,954.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Valencia College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Valencia College are 85% women (379) and 15% men (67).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Valencia College
Of the 305 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Valencia College, 83% were women (252) and 17% were men (53).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Valencia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 99 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 93 |
| Black / African American | 56 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 11 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 59% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Valencia College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Valencia College
Among the 141 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Valencia College, 90% were women (127) and 10% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Valencia College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 51 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Valencia College, above 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 Valencia College
The Nursing program at Valencia College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 446 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Valencia College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
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