Nursing at Waubonsee Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Waubonsee Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Waubonsee Community College is in Sugar Grove, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 84 nursing graduations were recorded at Waubonsee Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Waubonsee Community College
Online coursework is an option at Waubonsee Community College. Of 8,305 students, 1,250 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,290 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Waubonsee Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Waubonsee Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #18 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #35 of 78 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #86 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #278 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #756 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Waubonsee Community College
Those who finish Waubonsee Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,294 |
| 2 years | $61,303 |
| 3 years | $61,103 |
| 4 years | $65,159 |
| 5 years | $72,033 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Waubonsee Community College take home a median $65,159, compared with $40,419 for all Waubonsee Community College graduates — about 61% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Waubonsee Community College stands at $14,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Waubonsee Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Waubonsee Community College are 75% women (63) and 25% men (21).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Waubonsee Community College
Of the 84 associate’s nursing graduates at Waubonsee Community College, 75% were women (63) and 25% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Waubonsee Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 49% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Waubonsee Community College, higher 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 Waubonsee Community College
This Nursing program at Waubonsee Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 84 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Waubonsee Community College pursue many career paths. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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