Registered Nursing at Wharton County Junior College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, take a look at what Wharton County Junior College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wharton County Junior College is in Wharton, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Wharton County Junior College.
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Studying Online at Wharton County Junior College
Online coursework is an option at Wharton County Junior College. Among 5,504 students, 824 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,262 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Wharton County Junior College
Rankings can help you compare Wharton County Junior College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 105 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 181 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #38 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #55 of 188 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #122 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #499 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Wharton County Junior College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Wharton County Junior College are 93% women (53) and 7% men (4).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Wharton County Junior College
Of the 57 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Wharton County Junior College, 93% were women (53) and 7% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Wharton County Junior College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 8 |
Minority students account for 70% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Wharton County Junior College, higher 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 Wharton County Junior College go on to a range of careers. 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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