Nursing at Westmoreland County Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Westmoreland County Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Westmoreland County Community College is in Youngwood, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 88 nursing graduations were recorded at Westmoreland County Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Westmoreland County Community College
Online coursework is an option at Westmoreland County Community College. Among 3,990 students, 1,113 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 937 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Westmoreland County Community College
Those who finish Westmoreland County Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $56,415 |
| 3 years | $56,995 |
| 4 years | $64,145 |
| 5 years | $75,315 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Westmoreland County Community College report median earnings of $64,145, compared with $64,145 for all Westmoreland County Community College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Westmoreland County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Westmoreland County Community College are 85% women (75) and 15% men (13).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Westmoreland County Community College
Of the 88 associate’s nursing graduates at Westmoreland County Community College, 85% were women (75) and 15% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Westmoreland County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Westmoreland County 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 Westmoreland County Community College
The Nursing program at Westmoreland County Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 88 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Westmoreland County Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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
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