Registered Nursing at Westmoreland County Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Westmoreland County Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Westmoreland County Community College is in Youngwood, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 88 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Westmoreland County Community College.
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Studying Online at Westmoreland County Community College
Distance learning is available 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Westmoreland County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Westmoreland County Community College are 85% women (75) and 15% men (13).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Westmoreland County Community College
Among the 88 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Westmoreland County 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Westmoreland County Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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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