Registered Nursing at Western Wyoming Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what Western Wyoming Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Wyoming Community College sits in Rock Springs, WY.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Western Wyoming Community College.
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Studying Online at Western Wyoming Community College
Many students take online classes 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.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Western Wyoming Community College
Rankings can help you compare Western Wyoming Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
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 | #513 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #863 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Western Wyoming Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Western Wyoming Community College are 89% women (32) and 11% men (4).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Western Wyoming Community College
Of the 36 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Western Wyoming Community College, lower than 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 Western Wyoming Community College work across a variety of fields. 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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