Nursing at Wilkes Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what Wilkes Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wilkes Community College is located in Wilkesboro, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 27 nursing degrees were granted at Wilkes Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Wilkes Community College
Distance learning is available at Wilkes Community College. Of 2,593 students, 834 (32%) studied exclusively online and 807 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Wilkes Community College
Use these rankings to compare Wilkes Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #6 of 83 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #63 of 72 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #161 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #369 of 506 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1468 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Wilkes Community College
Graduates of Wilkes 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 | $50,470 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $52,011 |
| 4 years | $59,202 |
| 5 years | $61,820 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Wilkes Community College report median earnings of $59,202, compared with $34,050 for all Wilkes Community College graduates — about 74% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Wilkes Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Wilkes Community College are 93% women (25) and 7% men (2).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Wilkes Community College
Of the 27 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Wilkes Community College, 93% were women (25) and 7% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Wilkes Community College, lower than 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 Wilkes Community College
This Nursing program at Wilkes Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 27 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Wilkes Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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
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