Registered Nursing at Vernon College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Vernon College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Vernon College is in Vernon, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 58 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Vernon College.
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Online Class Availability at Vernon College
Online coursework is an option at Vernon College. Of 2,299 students, 724 (31%) studied exclusively online and 836 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Vernon College
These rankings give you a sense of how Vernon College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #30 of 105 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #48 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #73 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #118 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #380 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1019 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Vernon College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Vernon College are 84% women (49) and 16% men (9).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Vernon College
Of the 58 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Vernon College, 84% were women (49) and 16% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Vernon College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Vernon 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Vernon College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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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