Nursing at Wenatchee Valley College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Wenatchee Valley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wenatchee Valley College is in Wenatchee, WA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 87 nursing graduations were recorded at Wenatchee Valley College.
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Studying Online at Wenatchee Valley College
Many students take online classes at Wenatchee Valley College. Of 3,067 students, 886 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 990 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Wenatchee Valley College
Rankings can help you compare Wenatchee Valley College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #15 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #21 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #86 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #107 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #274 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #595 of 1,878 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #15 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #21 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #86 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #107 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #274 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #595 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Wenatchee Valley College
Graduates of Wenatchee Valley 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 | $69,650 |
| 2 years | $66,969 |
| 3 years | $66,099 |
| 4 years | $72,190 |
| 5 years | $83,466 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Wenatchee Valley College report median earnings of $72,190, compared with $63,229 for all Wenatchee Valley College graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Wenatchee Valley College is $14,644.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Wenatchee Valley College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Wenatchee Valley College are 90% women (78) and 10% men (9).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Wenatchee Valley College
Among the 60 associate’s nursing graduates at Wenatchee Valley College, 90% were women (54) and 10% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Wenatchee Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Wenatchee Valley College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Wenatchee Valley College
Of the 27 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Wenatchee Valley College, 89% were women (24) and 11% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Wenatchee Valley College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Asian | 5 |
Minority students account for 70% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Wenatchee Valley 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 Wenatchee Valley College
This Nursing program at Wenatchee Valley College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 87 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Wenatchee Valley College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.