Nursing at Western Wyoming Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Western Wyoming Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Wyoming Community College is in Rock Springs, WY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 nursing graduations were recorded at Western Wyoming Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Western Wyoming Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Wyoming Community College. Of 2,653 students, 599 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 760 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Western Wyoming Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Wyoming Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Wyoming | #4 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wyoming | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #9 of 72 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #29 of 73 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #516 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #895 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Western Wyoming Community College
Students who complete Western Wyoming Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,050 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Western Wyoming Community College comes in at $16,338.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Western Wyoming Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Western Wyoming Community College are 89% women (32) and 11% men (4).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Western Wyoming Community College
Among the 36 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Western Wyoming Community College, 89% were women (32) and 11% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Western Wyoming Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Western Wyoming Community College, below 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 Western Wyoming Community College
This Nursing program at Western Wyoming Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 36 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Western Wyoming Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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.