Registered Nursing at Virginia Western Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Western Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Western Community College sits in Roanoke, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 83 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Virginia Western Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Western Community College
Many students take online classes at Virginia Western Community College. Among 6,332 students, 1,354 (21%) studied exclusively online and 1,540 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Virginia Western Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Western Community College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #12 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #35 of 50 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #136 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #336 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #353 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1348 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Virginia Western Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Virginia Western Community College are 90% women (75) and 10% men (8).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Virginia Western Community College
Among the 48 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Virginia Western Community College, 90% were women (43) and 10% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Virginia Western 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Virginia Western Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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